The Total Hourly Rate for a Laborer classification for Group 1 in Los Angeles County as determined by the Director in February of 2017 is $52.08 per hour straight time, $68.25 per hour overtime, and $84.42 per hour Sunday, Holidays and double time.

What triggers prevailing wage in California?

The California Department of Industrial Relations establishes the prevailing wage rate, derived from the hourly rate paid on public works projects to the majority of a particular craft’s, workforce who are located within the locality or nearest labor market area.

How much does prevailing wage add to a project?

Requiring prevailing wage rates for residential construction would increase hourly labor costs by 89% on average, with some parts of the state experiencing increases of more than 125%. We estimate that this increase could translate to a 37% increase in construction costs, or about $84,000 for a typical new home.

When do contractors have to pay prevailing wage?

When present, prevailing wage laws require that contractors and subcontractors on public jobs must pay the majority of their workers no less than the local, prevailing wage rate.

How are prevailing wage rates determined in California?

The prevailing wage rates are usually based on rates specified in collective bargaining agreements. For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.

Where do I go to get a prevailing wage claim?

If that doesn’t work, it may be time to contact the US Department of Labor or your state’s Department of Labor. Documentation isn’t necessarily required to start the claim. For federal jobs, all you need to do to start the claim is call the DOL or walk into your local DOL office.

How many states now have prevailing wage laws?

In a relationship similar to the Miller Act and Little Miller Acts, “Little Davis-Bacon” Acts were passed in most states, following the lead of the Davis-Bacon Act. All in all, 32 states currently have prevailing wage laws on the books.