How to Submit Certified Payroll in California: A-131 & DIR eCPR Best Practices

The Annual California Certified Payroll Master Class (Yeah, THAT One)...

We only do this once a year. Miss it, and you're stuck waiting until 2026.

California certified payroll is where dreams go to die and wallets get lighter. These requirements make rocket science look like a cake walk. Between prevailing wage rules, fringe tracking, and DIR submissions, it’s enough to make any payroll manager question their life choices.

🔔 Important Update:

ANDDDD starting August 1st, California is going full eCPR. All public works contractors and subs must use the DIR’s eCPR system.

No paper. No exceptions. No grace period.

Sound familiar?

• Wondering what actually goes on the A-131 form
• Wrestling with XML files just to submit to the DIR’s eCPR system
• Googling “California prevailing wage rules” at 2 AM (again)
• Holding your breath every time a compliance officer calls
• Fringe benefits? You’re not even sure if you’re doing it right

What The Hype's About:

1. A-131 Without the Panic – What it is, what goes on it, and how to avoid costly mistakes
2. DIR System Walkthrough – How to prep XML files that won’t get rejected
3. Fringe Benefit Sanity – Stop overthinking it. Here’s what actually matters
4. Real-World Stories – From teams who’ve survived and come out stronger
5. Automation That Actually Works – Let tech take some of the stress off your plate

📌 Don't Wait Until 2026

The one everyone waits for. Seats go fast (even though it's free), and once it's over, it's gone.

30 minutes. Once a year. That’s it.

Just straight-up, master-level guidance that'll save your sanity (and your budget).

Live only. Replay available for 7 days. Then it vanishes until next year.

For payroll managers, accounting pros, and anyone who's ever said "Why is California like this?" while doing certified payroll.