Public Works Contractors

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.

Who Is a Public Works Contractor?

If you work or bid on a public works project, then you are considered a public works contractor. The term "public works contractor" includes subcontractors. All public works contractors must fulfill four key responsibilities.

Public Works Contractor Responsibilities

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To view a list of public works contractors with an active registration, use:

Public Works Contractor Registration Search

For more information and to find exact legal definitions and language please see the Public Works Chapter of the California Labor Code.

June 2024