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Prevailing Wage Seminars

We offer free seminars for contractors and public agencies to help you follow prevailing wage laws. 


Prevailing Wage Rate Laws for Contractors
Designed for contractors and subcontractors who work on public works projects subject to the prevailing wage rate laws.

Topics include:
  • Public works bonds
  • Required contract language
  • Determining the correct rate of pay
  • Daily overtime requirements
  • Calculating fringe benefit credits
  • Completing certified payroll report forms


Prevailing Wage Rate Laws for Public Agencies

Designed for public agencies that administer public works projects subject to the prevailing wage rate laws.

Topics include:

  • Determining coverage of the PWR laws
  • Required specification and contract provisions
  • Required forms
  • PWR fee payments
  • Potential agency liabilities

Certified Payroll Reports
Designed for contractors and subcontractors who work on public works projects subject to the prevailing wage rate laws.

Topics include:
  • How to complete the WH-38 form
  • Submittal requirements
  • Withholding requirements

Overtime on PWR Projects
Designed for contractors and subcontractors who work on public works projects subject to the prevailing wage rate laws.

Topics include:
  • Daily, weekly, weekend, and holiday overtime
  • 5/8 vs 4/10 schedules
  • Calculating daily and weekly weighted average overtime

NOTE: If you have any questions or would like to be added to our seminar schedule email notification list, please email us at pwr.email@boli.oregon.govThere is no need to register prior to the seminar.  

Prevailing wage seminar schedule

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We will teach you how to stay in compliance and keep you up to date on new developments in the law.

These trainings count toward continuing education requirements with the Construction Contractors Board and the Landscape Contractors Board. Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities: please call TTY 711 for more information or email us at pwr.email@boli.oregon.gov.