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

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 with state …

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 menu …

Contractors and subcontractors on most public works projects are required to submit certified payroll records (CPRs) to the Labor Commissioner using DIR's Public Works Website Services.

State of California If 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 detailed …

Office of the Director Index 2025-1 general prevailing wage journeyman determinations Index 2025-1 general prevailing wage journeyman determinations General prevailing wage determinations made …

For general questions, please email DLSE2@dir.ca.gov. Resources for filing a wage claim Videos about the Wage Claim Process Contact the Labor Commissioner’s Office/locations Minimum Wage in …

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