Office of the Director - Research (OD-Research)

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The Office of the Director - Research conducts research and prepares and maintains databases on alternative workweek programs, the California Consumer Price Index, occupational injuries & illnesses, and public works projects.

Prevailing Wage Determinations, Statistics, and Databases

Fuel Reduction Work Contracts – AB 338 (Stats. 2023)

Prevailing Wage Requirements for Fuel Reduction Work Contracts

Important Notice Regarding Prevailing Wage Labor Standards for Fuel Reduction Work Contracts

Public Works Projects

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Occupational Injuries & Illnesses

California Consumer Price Index

Alternative Workweek

Alternative workweek elections

Overtime Exemptions

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September 2026
September 29, 2026	Interim Determination for the Craft of Tunnel Worker (Laborer - Engineering Construction) in San Diego County
September 29, 2026	Interim Determination for the Craft of Laborer (Engineering Construction) in San Diego County
September 29, 2026	Interim Determination for Craft of Laborer (Building Construction) in San Diego County
September 29, 2026	Interim Determination for the Craft/Classification of Housemover (Laborer) in Southern California and San Diego Counties
September 29, 2026	Interim Determination for the Craft/Classification of Brick Tender in San Diego County
September 22, 2026	Interim Determination for the Craft/Classifications of Electrician: Inside Wireman and Cable Splicer (All Shifts) in Santa Barbara County
September 16, 2026	Correction Notice for the Craft(s)/Classification(s) of Apprentice Glazier for Northern California Counties
September 4, 2026	Correction Notice for the Craft(s)/Classification(s) of Driver (On/Off-Hauling To/From Construction Site) – Ready Mixer Driver: Booster Trucks (4 axles or more, 10 yards or less) in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Santa Clara Counties
September 3, 2026	Correction Notice for the Craft(s)/Classification(s) of Apprentice Painter in Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties
September 1, 2026	Correction Notice for the Craft(s)/Classification(s) of Building/Construction Inspector and Field Soils and Material Tester (1st Shift) for Northern California Counties
September 1, 2026	Modification Notice for Various Classifications for the Craft of Apprentice Plumber in Southern California Counties Including San Diego County

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