Public WorksQuestion 117 of 1605
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.
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