Certified Payroll Reporting Exemptions

Only projects monitored and enforced by an approved labor compliance program (LCP) or covered by a qualifying project labor agreement may be exempted from the requirement to submit certified payroll records to DIR.

Until further notice, the following projects are exempt:

  • Any projects monitored and enforced by the following legacy LCPs:
    • California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
    • City of Los Angeles
    • Los Angeles Unified School District
    • County of Sacramento
  • Projects covered by qualifying project labor agreements



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

July 2016