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History
- Referred to labor
- Referred to labor
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Relates to the posting of prevailing wage by contractors
In Assembly Committee · Labor · Sponsor Susan John
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Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to the posting of prevailing wage
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill's provisions establish posting requirements to improve notice to employees about their respective rights to receive prevailing wage rates and thus will help in the enforcement of existing prevailing wage laws.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill improves notice to employees about prevailing wage rates through notice in English and other languages. It provides for penalties for non-compliance of the posting requirements.
Justification
Many workers are unaware of their rights to receive prevailing wage rates of pay. This bill will ensure due notice is given to workers of such rights and it provides that the notice is in English as well as other languages so all workers are aware of their rights.
Prior legislative history
A8054 of 2005-06: Referred to labor A5368 of 2007-08: Referred to labor
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 180 days after it becomes law.
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