⚖️ Labor & Compliance
Construction labor law is complex and the penalties for getting it wrong are severe. Understand classifications, prevailing wage, overtime, and compliance requirements.
In This Section
Prevailing Wage & Government Work
- Prevailing Wage Basics — What it is and when it applies
- Government Contracts — Federal and state contracting requirements
- California Prevailing Wage — California-specific DIR requirements
- Project Labor Agreements — Understanding PLA requirements
Worker Management
- Worker Classifications — Employee vs. independent contractor
- Union Construction — Working with organized labor
- Apprenticeship Programs — Apprenticeship ratios and requirements
- E-Verify & I-9 — Employment eligibility verification
Compensation
- Overtime Rules — Federal and state overtime requirements
- Fringe Benefits — Prevailing wage fringe benefit compliance
- Per Diem & Travel Pay — Travel reimbursement and per diem rules
- Labor Burden — Calculate your true cost of labor
Advanced
- Multi-State Compliance — Working across state lines
- Wrap-Up Insurance (OCIP/CCIP) — Owner and contractor controlled insurance programs