Streamline Freelancer Management and Create Accurate Quotes with PayrollCrew

Use the PayrollCrew Calculator to effortlessly handle complex calculations for freelancer projects, including CA-specific requirements.

The PayrollCrew Calculator enables our clients to accurately bill on California projects.

 

Managing freelancers in California has always been challenging due to AB5 restrictions and complex labor laws. These regulations left AV companies struggling with accurate project quotes, payroll compliance, and meeting state-specific requirements. Thanks to the PayrollCrew Calculator, a result of our partnership with PayrollCrew, you can now streamline these processes. This powerful tool simplifies freelancer management for your projects while saving you money with more accurate calculations.

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Quote Projects More Accurately with the PayrollCrew Calculator

Confidently navigate California labor laws with ease.

 

California’s AB5 law has made managing AV freelancers a challenge for many companies. Developing accurate quotes for projects became a source of stress, with risks of “missing something” or failing out of compliance. That’s why we created the PayrollCrew Calculator—a powerful tool that provides you with the same level of transparency and access we rely on, enabling you to bill accurately and stay compliant. This feature helps you understand California-specific payroll requirements like overtime and meal breaks, allowing you to quote and bill your clients correctly and confidently. 

Simplify Day Rate Payments with PayrollCrew

Accurate payments, compliant processes, less stress.
 
Navigating California payroll requirements for day rates has been a longstanding challenge, until now. PayrollCrew has devised solutions to pay 4, 5, 8, and 10-hour day rates that comply with California payroll rules. Now, you can use the standard rates that both you and the techs are used to, enabling easier negotiation on CA projects. Whether you’re quoting half-day or full-day projects, PayrollCrew helps with accurate payments, streamlining negotiations, and eliminating payroll risks. 
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Focus on Projects, Not Compliance

Let Mertzcrew and PayrollCrew handle the details.

 

California compliance doesn’t need to be a roadblock for your AV projects. Through our partnership with PayrollCrew, Mertzcrew provides everything you need to manage freelancers while adhering to state requirements. With the new PayrollCrew Calculator and standard day rates, you can say good riddance to the administrative burden of California’s complicated freelancer compliance regulations. Our tools reduce confusion, mitigate risk, and give you the peace of mind to focus on delivering memorable events. 

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Simplify payroll compliance with PayrollCrew

Learn how Mertzcrew’s seamless integration with PayrollCrew ensures accurate contractor payments, regulatory adherence, and tax compliance, letting you focus on delivering exceptional events.
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Manage large corporate events with ease

Take the stress out of managing AV and tech crews for large corporate events. Mertzcrew makes it easy to handle compliance, scheduling, and finding top talent.

 

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