The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) improves conditions for California's workers and advances opportunities for employers. DIR has four divisions and six commissions, boards and programs.

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners and helps their employers comply with state …

Anyone working on a public works project must be paid prevailing wages as determined by DIR. Projects of $30,000 or more must meet DIR's apprenticeship requirements.

State of California Department of Industrial Relations Databases Databases Apprenticeship information Apprentice programs by county and occupation Public works programs by county and occupation …

State of California Department of Industrial Relations Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Permits, Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations Get information about permits, licenses, …

Office of the Director Index 2025-1 general prevailing wage journeyman determinations Index 2025-1 general prevailing wage journeyman determinations General prevailing wage determinations made …

You can sign up for a Public Works Online System user account here at https://services.dir.ca.gov/gsp and begin the process of registering for a Public Works Contractor Registration Number.

All Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All DIR offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visit the State Holidays page for more information. ... For more …

Contractors and subcontractors on most public works projects are required to submit certified payroll records (CPRs) to the Labor Commissioner using DIR's Public Works Website Services.

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Public Works team is preparing for the release of its modernized Public Works website services this summer.