In California, prevailing wage requirements apply to which type of projects?

• A. On private residential projects.
• B. On all projects regardless of funding.
• C. On public works or government-funded projects requiring prevailing wage compliance.
• D. Only on international projects.

Answer: (C)

Prevailing wage requirements in California apply to public works projects or government-funded projects requiring prevailing wage compliance. This means any project funded by a government agency or involving a public works contract must pay workers the locally determined prevailing wage for their craft, including applicable benefits, and often requires payroll reporting and apprenticeship standards. Private projects funded solely by private funds do not trigger these wages unless public funds or a public contract are involved. This framework ensures workers on publicly financed construction are paid fairly according to the level established for the area.