Prevailing Wage - Wage Compliance
Public works projects are performed under contract and paid in whole or in part by public funds. Contractors and subcontractors that are awarded these projects are required to pay their workers prevailing wage rates. These wage rates vary according to crafts and are determined by the
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Office of Equality Assurance (OEA) is responsible for ensuring wage compliance for the City's public works contracts. OEA maintains compliance by the following process:
STEP 1:
Wage Classification Determination
STEP 2:
Labor Compliance Forms
STEP 3:
Certified Payroll Reporting