An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen enforcement of Massachusetts’ prevailing wage laws, which require workers on certain public projects to be paid at least the local prevailing wage rate. It seeks to ensure that contractors and subcontractors are accurately complying with these wage requirements, potentially increasing oversight and accountability. The bill intends to clarify and reinforce the existing legal framework surrounding prevailing wages. It is intended to protect workers’ rights to receive appropriate compensation for their labor.
Key provisions
- Strengthens enforcement of prevailing wage laws.
- Clarifies the scope of projects subject to prevailing wage requirements.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in wage calculations.
- Enhances the ability of state agencies to investigate and resolve wage violations.
- Requires more frequent reporting from contractors.
- Expands the definition of ‘public project’ to include certain private projects.
- Provides for increased penalties for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Construction workers
- Construction contractors
- Subcontractors
- State and local government agencies
- Massachusetts employers
Notable changes
- The bill may increase the frequency of wage audits.
- It could broaden the definition of ‘public project’ to include more types of government-funded work.
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Sponsors
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25 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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