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Anyone working on a public works project must be paid prevailing wages as determined by DIR. Projects of $30,000 or more must meet DIR's apprenticeship requirements.

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners and helps their employers comply …

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) improves conditions for California's workers and advances opportunities for employers. DIR has four divisions and six commissions, boards …

State of CaliforniaDepartment of Industrial Relations Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Get information about …

State of CaliforniaIf you have not created a new account since May 24, 2024, you must create a new account for your contractor on Public Works Website Services. See this how-to guide for …

DIR’s Modernized Public Works Website Services Are Going Live 2025-2 General prevailing wage determinations menu (journeyman) 2025-2 General prevailing wage apprentice determinations …

State of CaliforniaFor more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.

Register public works projects with DIR. Project registration must be completed within 30 days of awarding the contract, but no later than the first day in which a contractor has workers …

State of CaliforniaDepartment of Industrial Relations Databases Databases Apprenticeship information Apprentice programs by county and occupation Public works programs by county …