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 6 months, which is through at least 12/31/24.  

The Labor Commissioner is aware of the difficulties public works contractors and subcontractors are experiencing with the June rollout of the modernized electronic certified payroll records (eCPR) system. Although significant enhancements have already been implemented, further updates are continuously being implemented based on direct feedback from the public. These updates will allow contractors and subcontractors to more easily submit eCPRs using the new system.  

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. 

We remain committed to further enhancing the system and welcome additional feedback as we continue to implement improvements to the system over the coming months. We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates as they become available. To ensure that you receive the latest updates, including further notices regarding the Labor Commissioner’s reinstatement of enforcement of the requirement to submit eCPRs, please be sure to sign up for the Public Works Newsline here. 

Visit the Public Works Support Center to access helpful guides and FAQs regarding public works requirements. If you have any further questions, please submit questions to publicworks@dir.ca.gov. 

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.