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History
- Referred to labor
- Referred to labor
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Relates to contractors who continually use sub-contractors who fail to pay the prevailing wage
In Assembly Committee · Labor · Sponsor Susan John
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Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to contractors who continually use subcontractors who fail to pay the prevailing wage
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill sets penalties for contractors who willfully or repeatedly violate prevailing wage laws on public works projects including debarment for willful or repeat violations of the prevailing wage laws.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill debars contractors who willfully or repeatedly violate prevailing wage laws from bidding on public works projects when a contractor has engaged in a pattern or practice of contracting with subcontractors who willfully fail to pay the prevailing wage or to provide supplements in accordance with the existing law.
Justification
The bill improves accountability contractors and subcontractors at public construction sites. The bill provisions establish mechanisms and penalties to improve compliance with and enforcement of prevailing wage laws. The bill deters and punishes non-compliance through restrictions on bids for future public works.
Prior legislative history
A.8057 of 2005-2006: Veto 281; A.2720-A of 2007-08: Passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 180 days after it becomes law.
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