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Guides, Checklists & Reference Documents
Free compliance resources for public works contractors, developers, and awarding bodies — covering Davis-Bacon, California DIR, LIHTC, HUD Section 3, and more.
Navigating prevailing wage law is complex. We've compiled the most-referenced compliance guides, regulatory checklists, and step-by-step frameworks our team uses every day — so your projects stay audit-ready from day one.
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Davis-Bacon Act Compliance Checklist
A step-by-step checklist covering wage determination posting, CPR submission timelines, fringe benefit documentation, and subcontractor flow-down requirements for DBRA projects.
Understanding Wage Determinations: A Contractor's Guide
How to read and apply DOL wage determinations — including general wage decisions, project-specific determinations, and how to request modifications under 29 CFR Part 1.
DBRA Compliance for Infrastructure Projects
How Davis-Bacon Related Acts apply to federally assisted projects under IIJA, CDBG, and other federal funding streams — including covered work definitions and agency-specific requirements.
California DIR Registration Requirements Checklist
Everything contractors and subcontractors need to register with the California DIR before beginning public works — including SB 854 requirements, renewal timelines, and penalty exposure.
eCPR Submission Guide for California Public Works
A practical walkthrough of the California eCPR online system — account setup, payroll entry, amendment procedures, and common submission errors to avoid.
California Prevailing Wage Penalty Exposure Reference
A reference sheet covering DLSE civil wage and penalty assessments, forfeiture rates, and the audit process — so contractors understand their risk before a violation occurs.
LIHTC Prevailing Wage Compliance Framework
How the Inflation Reduction Act's prevailing wage requirements apply to Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects — including covered construction, rehabilitation thresholds, and recordkeeping obligations.
HUD Section 3 Compliance Checklist
Step-by-step Section 3 compliance for HUD-assisted projects — covered activities, targeted worker definitions, safe harbor benchmarks, and annual reporting requirements.
Affordable Housing Labor Compliance: Agency Requirements by Program
A side-by-side comparison of labor compliance requirements across HUD, LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, and state housing finance agency programs — including which trigger federal prevailing wage.
IRA Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship Requirements for Clean Energy
How to qualify for enhanced IRA tax credits by meeting DOL prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements — including the 10% bonus credit threshold and recordkeeping rules.
Solar Project Labor Compliance Checklist
A project-level checklist for solar developers and EPC contractors covering wage determination sourcing, CPR submission, apprenticeship ratio tracking, and IRA documentation.
WH-347 Certified Payroll Form: Line-by-Line Guide
A plain-language walkthrough of every field on the DOL WH-347 form — including fringe benefit calculations, deduction codes, and how to handle workers with multiple classifications.
Top 10 Certified Payroll Errors and How to Avoid Them
The most common CPR mistakes that trigger audits and back-wage assessments — misclassified workers, missing fringe documentation, late submissions, and how to correct each one.
Apprenticeship Ratio Requirements: Federal & California Guide
How federal and California apprenticeship ratio rules work — qualified apprenticeship program requirements, ratio calculations by trade, and what happens when ratios are not met.
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