Wage and Hour Requirements for Specific Industries

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This section discusses wage and hour requirements for specific jobs and industries. Read about 2026 legislation.

Requirements for Government Contractors

If you do business with government entities, you must follow additional state and federal requirements for wages and benefits. Wages and benefits are often heavily influenced by collectively bargained rates.

Prevailing Wage Obligation

The Department of Industrial Relations defines the prevailing wage rate as the basic hourly rate paid on public works projects to a

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