Prevailing Wage

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Important:New Intents and Affidavits Paper Forms Required November 1, 2008.
Find out about the new forms requirements.


The Basics
Find out what a "public works" job is, what "prevailing wage" is and how they are calculated.

Prevailing Wage Rates
Look up prevailing wage jobs by county or scope of work (job classification). Find out what types of jobs must be paid prevailing wage on public works projects and how to file a complaint if you think you are not receiving the proper wage.

Intents & Affidavits
File Intents and Affidavits or view approved Intents and Affidavits posted here on the Internet for public agencies, contractors, and the general public to view and print.

Employer Responsibilities
What are the responsibilities of employers, contractors and sub-contractors who accept work on public works projects?

Awarding Agencies
In awarding a contract, public agencies need to determine whether the contract involves "public work" and communicate this to employers in bid specifications and contracts.

Advisory Committee
Find out about scheduled meetings of the Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee and read the minutes of previous meetings.

Prevailing Wage Policies
This is an initial listing of current public works policies regarding prevailing wage.

Forms & Publications
Print or request forms for wage claims, complaints, certified public payroll records, intent and affidavit and other prevailing wage forms. Get the Prevailing Wage Law booklet.