Join Mark Van Auken on The Prevailing Wage Report as he sits down with Heather Torretta, owner & founder of Prevailing Wage Consulting, LLC. In this episode, they discuss how California's strict labor laws are shifting the compliance landscape for public works and green infrastructure projects. Heather explains how California differs from federal Davis-Bacon rules , the critical nature of apprentice requirements , and the risks of misclassifying laborers on renewable energy jobs.

You’ll also learn how to navigate the DIR website and avoid massive fines, withheld payments, and debarment. If your team is bidding in the Golden State, this episode is your blueprint to stay certified and compliant.

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00:00 Intro

00:47 California's Strict Labor Laws

02:06 DIR vs Federal Davis-Bacon

04:29 Prepping a Compliant Bid

06:29 Common Classification Issues

08:29 Certified Payroll Reporting

11:08 Fines and Debarment Risks

13:05 Would You Rather

15:21 The Most Important Step