Requires state agencies to provide labor organizations with certified payroll records of the contractors hired to perform public work by such agency

BILL NUMBER:S3370

Title of bill

An act to amend the labor law, in relation to allowing certain organizations access to certified payroll records of companies performing public work

Purpose

This bill provides certified employee organizations with the right to obtain access to certified payroll records pertaining to public works contracts that have been provided to state agencies by contractors or subcontractors.

Summary of provisions

This bill amends Section 220, subdivision 7 of the Labor Law by adding a new subdivision (b) which would require state agencies that have contracted with contractors or subcontractors on public works contracts, to provide certified employee organizations with the right to obtain access to certified payroll records.

Justification

This bill would enable employee organizations to determine whether or not a contractor or subcontractor who has received a public works contract is acting in compliance with New York State's prevailing wage law. Currently, many employee organizations are refused access to contractor and subcontractor payroll records, certified public records which are maintained by the contracting state agency, which are necessary for review to determine whether or not the proper wage and supplements have been paid to their employee organization members.

Legislative history

S.8093 2009-10 - Died in Rules A.2248 2009-10 - Died in Labor S.2714/A.4920 (Uni) 2007-08 - Passed Assembly, Died in Labor S.1680 2005-06 - Died in Labor A.497 2005-06 -Passed Assembly Both Years

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.