Work Requiring Payment of Prevailing Wages Clause Samples
The "Work Requiring Payment of Prevailing Wages" clause mandates that workers employed on certain projects must be paid wages and benefits at rates no less than those established as prevailing for similar work in the locality. This typically applies to public works or government-funded construction projects, where contractors are required to verify and document compliance with wage standards set by government authorities. The core function of this clause is to ensure fair compensation for workers, prevent undercutting of local wage standards, and promote equitable labor practices on publicly funded projects.
Work Requiring Payment of Prevailing Wages. In accordance with California Labor Code § 1771, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which these services are to be performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in the California Labor Code shall be paid to all workers engaged in performing the services under this Agreement.
Work Requiring Payment of Prevailing Wages. In accordance with California Labor Code Section 1771, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is to be performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in the California Labor Code must be paid to all workers engaged in performing the Work. Copies of such prevailing rate of per diem wages can be found at the following website: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm All contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on a public works project over amounts specified under California Labor Code Section 1725.5(f) must register and pay an annual fee to Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to California Labor Code section 1725.5. Information regarding DIR registration can be found at the following website: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/public-works/publicworks.html Contractor agrees, in accordance with Section 1771.1 of the California Labor Code, that contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. Contractor agrees, in accordance with Section 1771.4 of the California Labor Code, this Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
Work Requiring Payment of Prevailing Wages. The City affirmatively identifies this project as a “public work” as that term is defined by California Labor Code § 1720, and the project is, therefore, subject to prevailing wages under California Labor Code § 1771. In accordance with California Labor Code § 1771, not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which these services are to be performed, and not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for holiday and overtime work fixed as provided in the California Labor Code shall be paid to all workers engaged in performing the services under this Agreement. Contractor and its subcontractors shall fully comply with all the provision of the California Labor Code governing the performance of public works contracts including, but not limited to, payment of prevailing wages, limitations on time worked, compliance with apprentice requirements, maintenance of payroll records, posting of wages at job site and prohibitions against discrimination.