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Focused labor compliance support for employers, contractors, and teams navigating complex workplace and public works requirements.

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Compliance Quick Check$295

A focused review of one compliance question, contract provision, or payroll issue.

Compliance Partner — 30 days$495

Full advisory access for your first month. No long-term commitment required.

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Hourly consulting rates

Pricing is based on the nature of your compliance needs and the level of attention the work requires. Support is available through hourly engagements for focused needs and retainer-style partnerships for ongoing guidance; final pricing is confirmed based on scope.

Billed in 15-minute increments after a 1-hour minimum.

Standard Labor Compliance Consulting

Day-to-day labor compliance questions, prevailing wage interpretation, certified payroll questions, worker classification, fringe benefits, overtime, DIR and DOL questions, and general compliance best-practice advice.

Minimum engagement: $195 · Additional time: $48.75 per 15 minutes

$195/hour

Advanced Compliance & Regulatory Interpretation

Complex classification disputes, wage determination interpretation, fringe-benefit analysis, Davis-Bacon/CAL-DBA overlap, DIR enforcement matters, DOL inquiries, back-wage analysis, compliance investigations, potential penalties, and corrective-action plans.

$225/hour

Emergency / Rush Compliance Response

Time-sensitive support when a compliance issue requires immediate attention and cannot wait for standard scheduling.

$250/hour

On-Site Consulting

In-person compliance support, project site visits, and on-site training or advisory sessions.

$225/hour

Compliance Training

Practical training designed to help teams understand and apply prevailing wage, certified payroll, and public works compliance requirements.

$225/hour

Public works contract review — fixed fee

A contractor receiving a public works contract often does not fully understand the labor compliance obligations before signing or mobilizing. A focused review before work begins is one of the highest-value steps an employer can take.

$495

Basic Contract Review

For relatively straightforward contracts.

  • Labor compliance provisions
  • Prevailing wage provisions
  • Certified payroll requirements
  • DIR requirements
  • Apprenticeship requirements
  • Required postings and notices
  • Key reporting obligations
  • Identification of unusual compliance provisions
  • Written summary of major compliance obligations

$995

Professional Contract Review

For more substantial contracts requiring detailed analysis.

  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • Detailed labor compliance analysis
  • Wage determination review
  • Classification issues
  • Fringe benefit requirements
  • Subcontractor requirements
  • Labor compliance deadlines
  • Potential penalties and exposure
  • Compliance risk assessment
  • Written compliance checklist

$1,500–$2,500+

Comprehensive Contract Review

For complex public works or federally funded projects.

  • Full contract review
  • Federal and state requirements
  • Davis-Bacon requirements
  • California prevailing wage
  • Wage determinations
  • Flow-down provisions
  • Subcontractor requirements
  • Certified payroll
  • Apprenticeship
  • Fringe benefits
  • Recordkeeping
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Potential enforcement exposure
  • Project-specific compliance plan

Certified payroll compliance review

Rather than preparing certified payroll, this service reviews the contractor's payroll to identify compliance issues before submission. The contractor remains responsible for certification and submission — this service focuses on catching problems first.

Up to 5 employees$195
6–15 employees$295
16–30 employees$450
31–50 employees$650
50+ employeesCustom
Complex payroll / multiple classifications$195/hour

Weekly pre-payroll compliance review

Identify compliance problems before you submit your certified payroll. Each review examines classification, wage determinations, base wage, fringe, overtime, double time, apprentice ratios, hours, deductions, employer payments, and DIR/Davis-Bacon reporting requirements.

Up to 10 workers · 2 classifications · 1 project$250/week
11–25 workers$350/week
26–50 workers$500/week
Additional complexityBilled hourly

Ongoing support

Monthly compliance partnerships

Ongoing support for organizations that want a reliable compliance resource close at hand. Each level includes a set number of active projects and consulting hours per month, with additional time available at a discounted rate.

$495/month

Essential Compliance

Designed for smaller contractors.

  • Up to 3 active public works projects
  • Up to 2 hours of consultation per month
  • California prevailing wage questions
  • Davis-Bacon questions
  • Certified payroll questions
  • Email support
  • Basic document review

Additional consulting at $195/hour

$995/month

Professional Compliance

The most popular level for active contractors.

  • Up to 5 active projects
  • Up to 5 hours of consulting per month
  • Contract compliance review
  • Certified payroll review
  • Wage determination review
  • Classification review
  • DIR and Davis-Bacon guidance
  • Compliance procedures
  • Priority response
  • Monthly compliance call

Additional time at $175/hour

$1,995/month

Enterprise Compliance Partner

For larger contractors requiring comprehensive ongoing support.

  • Up to 10 active projects
  • Up to 10 hours per month
  • Priority support
  • Contract reviews
  • Payroll reviews
  • Compliance program development
  • Project compliance meetings
  • Subcontractor compliance guidance
  • Monthly management report
  • Compliance training
  • Audit preparation

Additional time at $175/hour · Projects requiring extensive payroll auditing or investigation quoted separately

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