Is My Employer Required to Pay “Prevailing Wages” in California?
March 15, 2022
The California Prevailing Wage Laws require employers to pay employees in public works projects the prevailing wage. The prevailing wage is determined by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The wages depend on the project’s location and the type of work being performed by the employee. Generally, the state bases prevailing wages on rates set by collective bargaining agreements.