California Certified Payroll Basics: What Contractors Get Wrong First
Certified payroll reporting for California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prevailing wage projects isn’t just paperwork - it’s a compliance system [...]
California Prevailing Wage Compliance 2026: It’s Not “Just Prevailing Wage”
California Prevailing Wage Compliance 2026: Why “Just Prevailing Wage” Can Cost You Many contractors assume a project isn’t public works if it’s “just prevailing wage.” In California, any involvement of public funds can trigger full public works compliance, including certified payrolls, DAS forms, apprentice ratios, and DIR registration. Skipping steps can lead to steep penalties—fines, debarment, and even criminal exposure. In 2026, precise compliance isn’t optional; it’s critical.
Fair Competition at Risk: CPW Urges Reversal of Government-Mandated PLAs
The Office of Management and Budget recently announced that the Trump administration will continue to enforce Executive Order 14063, originally [...]
California Labor Commissioner Collects Over $1.3 Million in Wages & Penalties
The Labor Commissioner's Office collected $1,331,682 in wages and penalties from Bakersfield-based subcontractor Grant Construction, Inc. due to a [...]
City of Santa Ana Well 32 Rebid
The City of Santa Ana recently bid on the Well 32 Rehab project and received two bids: MMC at [...]
National Black Contractor of America Rejects Discriminatory Project Labor Agreement
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will be voting on a union Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that, among other [...]
ABC Opposes Biden’s New Independent Contractor Proposed Rule
On October 11, 2022, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) replied to a release by the U.S. Department of Labor [...]
Labor Union’s Objections On Private L.A. Development Thrown Out
The Icon Company sued two powerful labor unions in federal court in Los Angeles in 2019, alleging an illegal scheme [...]
Union PLA Failure: Project Receives Bid 95% Over Estimate
The West County Wastewater Board of Directors voted 3-2 on December 16, 2020, to adopt a disputed and exclusive [...]
Government-Registered Apprenticeship System Not Meeting Industry Need for Skilled Labor
The government-registered apprenticeship system is not satisfying the industry's demand for skilled workers and cannot be the only government-supported [...]