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- Referred to labor
- Referred to labor
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Relates to the enforcement of public work contracts by an employee organization
In Assembly Committee · Labor · Sponsor Susan John
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Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to enforcement of public work contracts by an employee organization
Purpose or general idea of bill
The bill relates to the enforcement of public work contracts by an employee organization.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill adds language to section 223 of the Labor Law to include employee organizations as an enforceable entity of contractors and sub-contractors who fail to comply with prevailing wage laws. It will not be necessary for the fiscal officer to present evidence to the employee organization to take action to enforce the prevailing wage law. Lastly, it provides that the contractor take responsibility for the actions of the sub-contractor.
Justification
Section 220 of the Labor Law (Prevailing Wage) may be enforced by the actions of the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) of the contracting political subdivision which let the public works contract. In practice, Section 220 is rarely, if ever, invoked by a CFO. The result is that the Labor Department must use its limited resources to seek enforcement of the workers' rights, which often means a delay of several years before an employee is properly paid. A bona fide employee organization is in a perfect position to enforce the rights of its members, thus ensuring proper payment of wages and supplements in a timely manner.
Prior legislative history
A.11582 of 2001-02: pocket veto 55. A8197 of 2003-04 Referred to labor A3352 of 2005-06 Referred to labor A6211 of 2007-08 Referred to labor
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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