Public Works Labor Compliance
All contractors and subcontractors must adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations on public works projects. The following links provide guides, forms, and additional resources to assist in meeting project labor compliance requirements.
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Public Housing Construction Activity
- Federally Funded
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Review (strongly recommended):
- Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards: Agency/Contractor Guide
- Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards: Contractor Guide Addendum
- SAM Vetting Instructions
Complete forms (where applicable):
- WH347 Federal Payroll Template
- WH347 Form Instructions
- Receipt of Labor Compliance Instructions

- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule

- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule (w/Contractor DIR No.)

- Project Wage Rate Sheet

- Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Federally and Mixed Funded Construction)

- Davis-Bacon Exemption Certification Form

- Employee(s) Information Form
- Letter of Payroll Authorization

- Federal Apprentice Wage Calculation Form

- Employee Payroll Deduction Authorization

- Statement of Fringe Benefit Payments For Public Works (Fed or Mixed Funds)
- Statement of Nonperformance

- Davis-Bacon Compliance Certification Form

In addition to the above, refer to the following if using an LCPtracker account subscribed to by the Contractor (or a hired Consultant) to meet payroll reporting requirements:
- Instructions for LCPtracker Project Setup
- LCPtracker eDocument Types
- Statement of Fringe Benefits (for projects set up under LCPtracker)
- Instructions for adding a Federal Exemption Classification to LCPtracker
- Authorization to Use a Federal Apprentice Wage Calculation Form Currently on File

See additional resources:
- Final Rule: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations
- AAM NO.244: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations
- DOL | Federal Prevailing Wages (Davis Bacon)
- DOL | Davis-Bacon Compliance Principles
- DOL | Prevailing Wage Resource Book
- DOL | Field Operation Handbook - Chapter 15 Davis Bacon and Related Acts | CWHSSA
- DOL | Compliance with Fringe Benefit Requirements (FACT SHEET #66E)
- DOL | Employment Status Law Re Misclassification of Workers as Independent Contractors
- 24 CFR 965.101 - Preemption of State Prevailing Wage Requirements
- HUD's Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards Trainings
- Non-Federally Funded
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Review (strongly recommended):
- DIR | Public Works Website (Requirements and Reporting)
- DIR | Public Works Contractor Responsibilities
- DIR | Public Works Contractor Registration (as applicable)
- DAS | Public Works Apprentice Hiring Requirements (as applicable)
- DIR | Workplace Postings
- Submitting Payroll Records to the DIR (as applicable)
- DIR | Additional Awarding Body Responsibilities - AB-1121 Public Works: Ineligibility List.(annual submission required)
- DIR Guide | Report Local Contractor Debarment (includes ineligible contractors; AB-1121)
Complete (where applicable):
- DIR/DAS forms (DAS 140, DAS 142, CAC Training Report)
- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule

- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule (w/Contractor DIR No.)

- Project Wage Rate Sheet

- Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Non Federally Funded Projects and PH Fed Maintenance)

- Employee(s) Information Form
- Letter of Payroll Authorization

- DIR | Form A-1-131 (Payroll Template)
- Statement of Fringe Benefit Payments for Public Works (CA)

- Employee Payroll Deduction Authorization

- Statement of Nonperformance

- Statement of Compliance – Public Works Apprentice Requirements

Also refer to the following if using an LCPtracker account subscribed to by the Contractor (or a hired Consultant) to meet payroll reporting requirements:
- Instructions for LCPtracker Project Setup
- LCPtracker eDocument Types
- Statement of Fringe Benefits (for projects set up under LCPtracker)
See additional resources:
- Mixed Funded
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Refer to the above information and the following:
- Workers shall be paid not less than the higher of the applicable federal or state prevailing wage rates.
- The more stringent law applies where federal and state law conflict.
- Use the Subcontractor List and Project Schedule (with Contractor DIR Registration).
- Use the Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Federal/Mixed Funded).
- Use the WH347 Form (or other payroll formats that collect the same information). Page 2 of the WH347 Form (Statement of Compliance) is required for each pay period, regardless of the payroll record used.
- No Statement of Fringe Benefit form required if using a WH347 Form for payroll reporting; where fringes are paid to an (un)funded plan, ensure fringes are listed on the WH347 Form.
Public Housing (Non)Routine Maintenance Activity
- Federally Funded
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Maintenance wages:
- 2025-2026 HUD Approved Maintenance Wages
- 2023-2024 HUD Approved Maintenance Wages
- 2021-2022 HUD Approved Maintenance Wages
Review (strongly recommended):
- Labor Relations Letter No. LR 2004-01 (Note: payroll and related records required only upon request; weekly submission no longer required)
- SAM Vetting Instructions
- Workplace Postings
Complete forms (where applicable):
- Project Schedule (For Maintenance Activity Subject to HUD Approved Wages)
- Subcontractor List (For Maintenance Activity Subject to HUD Approved Wages)
- Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Non-Federally Funded Projects and PH Fed Maintenance)

- DIR | Form A-1-131 (Payroll Template)
- Employee(s) Information Form
- Letter of Payroll Authorization

- Employee Payroll Deduction Authorization

- Statement of Fringe Benefit Payments for PW (Fed or Mixed Funds)
- Statement of Nonperformance

See additional resources:
HACLA Commercial Facilities Maintenance and Construction Activity
- Non-Federally Funded
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Review (strongly recommended):
- DIR | Public Works Website (Requirements and Reporting)
- DIR | Public Works Contractor Responsibilities
- DIR | Public Works Contractor Registration (as applicable)
- DAS | Public Works Apprentice Hiring Requirements (as applicable)
- DIR | Workplace Postings
- Submitting Payroll Records to the DIR (as applicable)
- DIR | Additional Awarding Body Responsibilities - AB-1121 Public Works: Ineligibility List.(annual submission required)
- DIR Guide | Report Local Contractor Debarment (includes ineligible contractors; AB-1121)
Complete (where applicable):
- DIR/DAS forms (DAS 140, DAS 142, CAC Training Report)
- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule

- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule (w/Contractor DIR No.)

- Project Wage Rate Sheet

- Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Non-Federally Funded Projects and PH Fed Maintenance)

- Employee(s) Information Form
- Letter of Payroll Authorization

- DIR | Form A-1-131 (Payroll Template)
- Statement of Fringe Benefit Payments for Public Works (CA)

- Employee Payroll Deduction Authorization

- Statement of Nonperformance

- Statement of Compliance – Public Works Apprentice Requirements

Also refer to the following if using an LCPtracker account subscribed to by the Contractor (or a hired Consultant) to meet payroll reporting requirements:
- Instructions for LCPtracker Project Setup
- LCPtracker eDocument Types
- Statement of Fringe Benefits (for projects set up under LCPtracker)
See additional resources:
Construction Activity Awarded to a General Contractor (Prime) by an Awarding Body (e.g.,(A)HAP Owner) that is a Recipient of HACLA Funds or Resources:
- Federally Funded | Federal Resources (e.g., project base vouchers, etc.)
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Review (strongly recommended):
- Awarding Body Responsibilities
- SAM Vetting Instructions
- Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards: Agency/Contractor Guide
- Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards: Contractor Guide Addendum
- Final Rule: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations
- AAM NO.244: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations
Complete forms (where applicable):
- WH347 Federal Payroll Template
- WH347 Form Instructions
- Designation of Authorized Representative (for Preconstruction Meeting)

- Receipt of Labor Compliance Instructions (Fed. Assisted Construction)

- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule

- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule (w/Contractor DIR No.)

- Project Wage Rate Sheet

- Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Federally and Mixed Funded Construction)

- Davis-Bacon Exemption Certification Form

- Employee(s) Information Form
- Letter of Payroll Authorization

- Federal Apprentice Wage Calculation Form

- Employee Payroll Deduction Authorization

- Statement of Nonperformance

- Davis-Bacon Compliance Certification Form

- Davis-Bacon Compliance Certification Form (HAP Amendment)

In addition to the above, refer to the following if using an LCPtracker account subscribed to by the (A)HAP Owner, Contractor, or a hired Consultant to meet payroll reporting requirements:
- Instructions for LCPtracker Project Setup
- LCPtracker eDocument Types
- Statement of Fringe Benefits (for projects set up under LCPtracker)
- Instructions for adding a Federal Exemption Classification to LCPtracker
- Authorization to Use a Federal Apprentice Wage Calculation Form Currently on File

If using an LAHD LCPtracker project account and where HACLA has awarded the project with federal resources (e.g., Project Base Vouchers, etc.), also refer to the following and complete the forms as applicable:
- Classification Add Request Form (Federal Apprentice Crafts for Manual Entry into LCPtracker by HACLA)

- LCPtracker eDocument Types
- Statement of Fringe Benefits (for projects set up under LCPtracker)
- Authorization to Use a Federal Apprentice Wage Calculation Form Currently on File

See additional resources:
- Final Rule: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations
- AAM NO.244: Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations
- DOL | Federal Prevailing Wages (Davis-Bacon)
- DOL | Davis-Bacon Compliance Principles
- DOL | Prevailing Wage Resource Book
- DOL | Field Operation Handbook - Chapter 15 Davis Bacon and Related Acts | CWHSSA
- DOL | Compliance with Fringe Benefit Requirements (FACT SHEET #66E)
- DOL | Employment Status Law Re Misclassification of Workers as Independent Contractors
- HUD's Davis-Bacon and Labor Standards Library
- HUD Forms
Cont’d resources for construction activity performed in connection with (A)HAP Contracts:
- §983.11(c)(7) - DB is Applicable to Projects with 9 or More Section 8 Assisted Units
- 80 FR 12511 - Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Requirements to Existing Housing - (A)HAP
- A (sub)contract must include the current and applicable HUD federal labor standards form(s), which cover the following and must be obtained from HACLA by the Awarding Body for compliance purposes: Title 29 Subtitle A Part 5 | Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction
- Non-Federally Funded
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Review (strongly recommended):
- DIR | Public Works Website (Requirements and Reporting)
- DIR | Awarding Body Responsibilities
- DIR | Public Works Contractor Responsibilities
- DIR | Public Works Contractor Registration (as applicable)
- DAS | Public Works Apprentice Hiring Requirements (as applicable)
- DIR | Workplace Postings
- Submitting Payroll Records to the DIR (as applicable)
- DIR | Additional Awarding Body Responsibilities - AB-1121 Public Works: Ineligibility List.(annual submission required)
- DIR Guide | Report Local Contractor Debarment (includes ineligible contractors; AB-1121)
Complete (where applicable):
- DIR/DAS forms (DAS 140, DAS 142, CAC Training Report)
- Subcontractor List and Project Schedule

- Project Wage Rate Sheet

- Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Non-Federally Funded Projects and PH Fed Maintenance)

- Employee(s) Information Form
- Letter of Payroll Authorization

- DIR | Form A-1-131 (Payroll Template)
- Statement of Fringe Benefit Payments for Public Works (CA)

- Employee Payroll Deduction Authorization

- Statement of Nonperformance

- Statement of Compliance – Public Works Apprentice Requirements

Also refer to the following if using an LCPtracker account subscribed to by the (A)HAP Owner, Contractor, or a hired Consultant to meet payroll reporting requirements:
- Instructions for LCPtracker Project Setup
- LCPtracker eDocument Types
- Statement of Fringe Benefits (for projects set up under LCPtracker)
- Instructions for adding a Federal Exemption Classification to LCPtracker
See additional resources:
- Mixed Resources
-
Refer to the above information and the following:
- Workers shall be paid not less than the higher of the applicable federal or state prevailing wage rates.
- The more stringent law applies where federal and state law conflict.
- Use the Subcontractor List and Project Schedule (with Contractor DIR Registration).
- Use the Certification of Posting Compliance for Public Works (Federal/Mixed Funded).
- Use the WH347 Form (or other payroll formats that collect the same information). Page 2 of the WH347 Form (Statement of Compliance) is required for each pay period, regardless of the payroll record used.
- No Statement of Fringe Benefit form required if using a WH347 Form for payroll reporting; where fringes are paid to an (un)funded plan, ensure fringes are listed on the WH347 Form.