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What the factor can represent

A planning burden can include employer payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, paid leave, benefits, and selected labor-related overhead. The right assumptions vary by trade, role, employer, and insurance program.

Use current workers’ compensation rates
Separate employer taxes from overhead
Document benefit and paid-time assumptions
Revisit the factor at least quarterly
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Use a range, not false precision

Model a base case alongside lower and upper assumptions. Crewline makes the factor editable so estimators can use company-specific inputs once they are verified.

Sources

Starting references

Review source dates and current requirements with qualified counsel before relying on this draft.

Crewline methodology notePlaceholder methodology · Aug 2026