An Act clarifying the prevailing wage law
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand the scope of the prevailing wage law in Massachusetts to include inspections, testing, and repairs of fire protection systems. Currently, these services may not be covered under the existing law, potentially leading to contractors not being paid the required prevailing wage rates. The bill seeks to ensure that workers performing these essential services receive fair compensation. It clarifies that these activities fall under the existing prevailing wage regulations.
Key provisions
- Includes inspections of fire protection systems under the prevailing wage law.
- Covers testing of fire protection systems.
- Addresses repairs to fire protection systems.
- Expands the definition of covered work related to fire safety.
- Applies to contractors and subcontractors performing these services.
Who is affected
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Fire protection system workers
- Massachusetts residents
- Businesses utilizing fire protection systems
Notable changes
- Extends the prevailing wage law to cover a previously unregulated aspect of fire safety.
- Clarifies the application of prevailing wage requirements to fire protection services.
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