CA DIR Prevailing Wages FAQ’s

This CA DIR Prevailing Wages FAQ course series is designed to make sense of California’s complex public works requirements. It breaks everything down into clear, easy-to-follow modules so you can understand exactly what’s expected when it comes to compliance with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Whether you’re new to public works or just need a refresher, this course walks you through the details step by step.

It starts with the basics—how to review, submit, and amend payroll records. You’ll learn how to access and print certified payroll reports, fix mistakes, and handle submissions for weeks when no work was performed. Once you’ve got that foundation, the rest of the course builds on it to help you see how these processes fit into the bigger picture of DIR compliance.

Next, you’ll dive into how prevailing wage rates are determined and what they mean for contractors and workers on public projects. The course explains how rates are set, what your responsibilities are, and how to make sure everyone gets paid fairly while staying on the right side of the law.

From there, the modules take a closer look at public works requirements—how to identify covered projects, follow Labor Code obligations, and manage the paperwork that keeps everything compliant. You’ll also get clarity on topics like contract award notifications, apprenticeship rules, and contractor responsibilities—areas where mistakes can easily happen if you don’t know what to watch for.

The course wraps up by covering things like training fund contributions, contractor registration, and the compliance duties of awarding agencies. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of what’s required and how to stay compliant without the stress. The goal is to make DIR compliance feel manageable, practical, and something you can confidently handle on every project.