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The current Public Works Contractor Registration year has now started for the period covering July 1, 2025 to June 30th, 2026.
You can sign up for a Public Works Online System user account here at https://services.dir.ca.gov/gsp and begin the process of registering for a Public Works Contractor Registration Number.
For more assistance, please refer to the PW Workshops and PW system guides below.
PW Workshops
| Subject | Date and Time | Location | Audience | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PW Online System Workshop | August 12, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am | Online Webinar | Contractors and Awarding Bodys | Register |
| PW Online System Workshop | August 28, 2025 9:30am - 11:00am | Online Webinar | Contractors and Awarding Bodys | Register |
How-To Guides
| Subject | Audience | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| User Sign Up, Link, and Registration Guide | Contractors | Guide |
| User Sign Up, Link, and Registration Video Guide | Contractors | Video Link |
| eCPR User PDF Guide (Printable) | Contractors | Guide |
| eCPR User Video Guide | Contractors | Video Link |
| Create an Account for an Awarding Body or Development Proponent | Awarding Bodies | Guide |
| Link Your User Account to an Awarding Body or Development Proponent | Awarding Bodies | Guide |
| Use the Awarding Body Project Dashboard | Awarding Bodies | Guide |
| Export a Project from the Awarding Body Project Dashboard | Awarding Bodies | Guide |
| View Your Awarding Body Information | Awarding Bodies | Guide |
| Register a Project | Awarding Bodies | Guide |
| Edit a Project | Awarding Bodies | Guide |
| View Your Contractor Information | Contractors | Guide |
| Update a User | Awarding Bodies, Contractors | Guide |
| Update an Employee | Awarding Bodies, Contractors | Guide |
| Add an Employee | Contractors | Guide |
| Import Employees | Contractors | Guide |
| Export a Project from the Contractor Project Dashboard | Contractors | Guide |
For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.
Upcoming Trainings
The Labor Commissioner’s Office offers educational seminars across the state to provide an overview of prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards compliance and public works enforcement. Discussions will include awarding body responsibilities, coverage determinations, and prequalification of contractors, contractor registration and Project Registration (formerly known as PWC-100). Some seminars are focused on requirements for specific groups such as contractors or public agencies.
| Subject | Date and Time | Location | Audience | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFC Seminar | July 16 | Online Webinar | Contractors and Awarding Bodies | Register |
| FFC Seminar | September11 | Online Webinar | Contractors and Awarding Bodies | Register |
| FFC Seminar | October 9 | San Francisco, CA | Contractors and Awarding Bodies | Register |
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New Labor Law Videos for Public Works Contractors
The Labor Commissioner’s Office is sharing new videos to assist Public Works contractors, especially those coming to California to work on rebuilding communities affected by wildfires.
Please view and share these videos with your networks to encourage compliance and best practices with California’s labor laws.
Videos Hosted on YouTube
An Overview of California Labor Law for Public Works Contractors
An Overview of the California Immigrant Worker Protection Act
For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.
July 2025