EmploymentQuestion 26 of 690
Prevailing wage rates on California public works projects are determined by:
a.The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
b.The general contractor on each project
c.The local city or county
d.The property owner
Explanation
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) establishes and publishes prevailing wage rates by craft and locality. These rates must be paid on qualifying public works projects.
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