Public Works
Public works in general means:
- Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work done under contract and paid in whole or in part out of public funds.
- It can include preconstruction and post-construction activities related to a public works project.
- For a full definition of public works refer to Labor Code section 1720.
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. Failure to comply with public works requirements can result in civil penalties, criminal prosecution, or both.
Contractors,
and others who work on public
works projects Awarding Bodies, public agencies or project
owners
works projects Awarding Bodies, public agencies or project
owners
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2021
September 2021 |
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| September 11, 2021 | California Apprenticeship Council to Hold Special Called Meeting on September 14 |
2020
August 2020 |
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| August 24, 2020 | DIR Posts Electronic Payroll Reporting Requirements for Public Works Projects That Use Ready-Mix Concrete |
For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.
