1) When is the prevailing wage rate used?
2) What is the definition of a public works or related projects?
3) Are there project monetary thresholds?
4) Are any types of projects specifically exempted?
5) What is included in the calculation of wage rates?
6) Who calculates the prevailing wage rates?
7) Enforcement: what are the penalties for violations? Criminal or fines?
8) Can contractors be debarred?
9) Are there posting requirements?
10) Does the agency retain any fines for enforcement (i.e. an enforcement fund)?
11) Record Maintenance?
12) Are there any provisions which discuss apprentices?



CALIFORNIA
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5) What is included in the calculation of wage rates?

Employer Payments. Includes: (16000)(1) The rate of contribution irrevocably made by a contractor or subcontractor to a trustee or to a third person pursuant to a fund, plan, or program for the benefit of employees, their families and dependents, or retirees; (16000)(2) The rate of costs to the contractor or subcontractor which may be reasonably anticipated in providing benefits to employees, their families and dependents or to retirees pursuant to an enforceable commitment or agreement to carry out a financially responsible plan or program which was communicated in writing to the workers affected; and (16000)(3) The rate of contribution irrevocably made by the contractor or subcontractor for apprenticeship or other training programs authorized by Section 3071 and/or 3093 of the Labor Code. (16000)

REFERENCES
1.) United States Department of Labor
* The web-site gives a table with each states prevailing wage monetary threshold.

2.) California Labor Code - Sections 1720 through 1743

3.) California Code of Regulations
* Chapter 8. Office of the Director: Sub-chapter 3. Payment of Prevailing Wages upon Public
Works: Article 3. Duties, Responsibilities, and Rights of Parties.

4.) Division 1: Department of Industrial Relations: Chapter 8: Office of the Director
* Sub-chapter 3. Payment of Prevailing Wages upon Public Works


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