Public Works

NOTIFICATION PAUSING eCPR ENFORCEMENT - 1771.4(a)(3)

This is to notify interested parties that enforcement of the requirement to submit electronic certified payroll records (eCPRs) to the Labor Commissioner using DIR’s online eCPR system is temporarily paused for a minimum of 12 months, which is from 6/22/2024 through 6/22/25.

Once the stay of enforcement is lifted, contractors will not be required to retroactively submit eCPRs.  Additionally, Awarding Agencies will not need to withhold funds due to a contractors inability to provide eCPRs due to system issues.

Although the Labor Commissioner has temporarily paused enforcing the requirement that public works contractors submit eCPRs under Labor Code section 1771.4(a)(3), the system will remain operational during this time and should continue to be utilized. 

This announcement does not affect the Labor Commissioner’s enforcement of any other public works requirements, including the payment of prevailing wages, employment of apprentices, contractor registration, as well as the requirement to maintain certified payroll records under Labor Code section 1776. It is important to note that the requirement to submit eCPRs is separate and distinct from the obligation in Labor Code section 1776 which is unaffected by this notice. 

The Labor Commissioner asks that awarding bodies and general contractors consider this announcement in the administration of their public works projects. Specifically, where eCPRs may be unavailable during this time, awarding bodies and general contractors should rely on certified payroll records maintained as required by Labor Code section 1776 to ensure continued compliance with all other public works requirements. 

System Maintenance Notice

ATTENTION: All contractors must create an account in the new system in order to work on public works projects and submit certified payroll records.

NOTICE: DIR will not penalize anyone for failure to comply due to eCPR requirement and public works registration technical issues. Awarding Bodies and Prime Contractors should not prevent contractors from bidding or working on a Public Works jobs due to their inability to register or submit certified payroll.