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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9) Are there posting requirements?

Specify the appropriate prevailing wage rates, in accordance with Labor Code Sections 1773.2 and 1777.5. (16100)

(1) The posting requirement is applicable for each job site. (16100)
EXCEPTION: If more than one work-site exists on any project, then the applicable rates may be posted at a single location which is readily available to all workers. (16100)

(2) If a wage rate for a craft, classification or type of worker is not published in the Director's general prevailing wage determinations, a request for a special determination should be made by the awarding body to:

Chief, Division of Labor Statistics and Research
P.O. Box 420603
San Francisco, CA 94142

Mail at least 45 days prior to the project bid advertisement date. (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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