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?



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8) Can contractors be debarred?

Deny the right to bid on public work contracts to contractors or subcontractors who have violated public work laws, as set forth in Labor Code Section 1777.7. (16100)
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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