California prevailing wage requirements generally apply to public works projects when the project cost exceeds:
a.$100,000
b.$1,000
c.$25,000
d.$100
Explanation
Under Labor Code §1771 and §1720, prevailing wages must be paid on public works projects over $1,000. (A narrow exception allows a $15,000/$25,000 threshold only for certain projects when a local agency has an approved labor compliance program.) The general trigger is the $1,000 threshold.
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