Estimating & Workflow
Labor minimum
The minimum amount of labor charged for a task when set by the price list the estimate is built against. A labor minimum prevents a very small quantity from producing a labor charge that does not cover the crew's time. In insurance claims, the labor minimum is part of the estimator's price list, and the reviewer or the adjuster checks it against the policy and the estimate before approving payment.
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What does "Labor minimum" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The minimum amount of labor charged for a task when set by the price list the estimate is built against. A labor minimum prevents a very small quantity from producing a labor charge that does not cover the crew's time. In insurance claims, the labor minimum is part of the estimator's price list, and the reviewer or the adjuster checks it against the policy and the estimate before approving payment.
Where does "Labor minimum" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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