Public WorksQuestion 117 of 690

Who determines the prevailing wage rates that must be paid on a California public works project?

a.The contractor
b.The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
c.The awarding public agency
d.The local city council

Explanation

The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) determines prevailing wage rates by craft, classification, and locality. Contractors must pay the rate in effect when the work is performed.

Law Reference: Labor Code §1770

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