Duties & Responsibilities of
Contractors/Subcontractors
The contractor and subcontractor shall:
Pay not less than the prevailing wage to all workers, as
defined in Section 16000 of these regulations, and as set
forth in Labor Code Sections 1771 and 1774. (Refer to
Addendum A for the definition of Employer
Payments).
Comply with the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1773.5,
1775 and 1777.5 regarding public works job sites. (Refer
to Addendum B for an explanation of the sections
listed above).
Provide workers' compensation coverage as set forth in
Labor Code Section 1861. This section requires each
contractor to whom a public works contract is awarded to sign
and file with the awarding body the following certification
prior to performing the work of the contract: 'I am aware of
the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which
require every employer to be insured against liability for
workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in
accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will
comply with such provisions before commencing the performance
of the work of this contract.'
Comply with Labor Code Sections 1778 and 1779 regarding
receiving a portion of wages or acceptance of a fee.
Maintain and make available for inspection payroll
records, as set forth in Labor Code Section 1776 (Refer
to Addendum C for contractor and subcontractor
requirements set forth by this section).
Pay workers overtime pay, as set forth in Labor Code
Section 1815 or as provided in the collective bargaining
agreement adopted by the Director as set forth in Section
16200 (a) (3) of these regulations (Refer to Addendum
D).
Comply with CCR Section 16101 regarding discrimination
(Refer to Addendum E).
Be subject to provisions of Labor Code Section 1777.7
which specifies the penalties imposed on a contractor who
willfully fails to comply with provisions of Section 1777.5
(Refer to Addendum F).
Comply with those requirements as specified in Labor Code
Sections 1810 and 1813 (Refer to Addendum
G).
