Labor Compliance Consulting
Prevailing wage interpretation, certified payroll questions, worker classification, fringe benefits, DIR and DOL inquiries, and general compliance guidance — hourly or on an ongoing advisory basis.
Labor compliance consultant for employers
Clear labor compliance. Confident decisions.
Practical guidance for California and federal prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and trust fund compliance.
10+ years
of California and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage experience
10+ Years ExperienceCalifornia & Davis BaconPrevailing Wage Specialist
Meet your consultant
Dexter Gonsalves
Labor Compliance Consultant
I bring 10 years of hands-on labor compliance experience to every engagement, with deep expertise in California Prevailing Wage, Davis-Bacon, Apprenticeship Compliance, and Trust Fund Compliance. I've worked across roles as a labor compliance consultant, apprenticeship compliance specialist, and in-house compliance lead for large general contractors — giving me a practical, ground-level understanding of the challenges employers face.
Learn more about my background“After 40 years as both a union and non-union contractor, working almost exclusively on public works projects, I've dealt with countless apprenticeship programs, labor compliance programs, auditors, investigators, and consultants. Dexter Gonsalves stands out because he understands both sides of the equation. He knows the compliance requirements, but he also understands the realities and needs of the contractor trying to comply with them. In my experience, very few people truly understand both. Most tend to approach compliance from one side or the other. Dexter understands the rules, understands contractors, and knows how to bring the two together. That combination of knowledge and practical experience is rare and extremely valuable.”
Ken Kreischer
CFO, Western Water Constructors
Public Works Contract Review
Fixed-fee review of public works contracts before you sign or mobilize — covering labor compliance provisions, wage determinations, apprenticeship requirements, subcontractor obligations, and potential exposure.
Certified Payroll & Compliance Review
Per-payroll and weekly pre-payroll review to catch errors before submission — including wage rate verification, fringe benefit calculations, and apprenticeship ratio checks.
Fees
Straightforward pricing.
Hourly consulting starts at $195. Fixed-fee contract reviews and monthly compliance plans also available.
Full fee scheduleStandard Consulting$195/hr
Complex Matters$225/hr
Emergency Response$250/hr
On-site / Training$225/hr
New Client?
Compliance Quick Check$295
A focused review of one compliance question, contract provision, or payroll issue.
or
Compliance Partner — 30 days$495
Full advisory access for your first month. No long-term commitment required.
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Let's talk about your compliance needs.
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No retainer required. Start with a single consultation.