HB 4350
Removing certain requirements from WV Jobs Act
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the West Virginia Jobs Act by allowing public authorities to use alternative documentation methods for employees working on public improvement projects, instead of solely relying on certified payrolls or waiver certificates. Specifically, it permits the use of government-issued identification cards or I-9 forms as acceptable documentation. The bill aims to streamline reporting requirements for the Division of Labor while maintaining data collection for evaluating the effectiveness of the Jobs Act.
Key provisions
- Allows use of government-issued identification cards as employee documentation.
- Permits use of I-9 forms as employee documentation.
- Accepts certified employee payrolls as employee documentation.
- Accepts waiver certificates as employee documentation.
- Requires public improvement contracts to include provisions conforming to reporting requirements.
- Authorizes the Division of Labor to establish efficient data collection procedures.
- Authorizes the Division of Labor to impose civil penalties for non-compliance.
Who is affected
- Public authorities
- Contractors working on public improvement projects
- Employees working on public improvement projects
- Division of Labor
- Joint Committee on Government and Finance
Notable changes
- Replaces specific documentation requirements (certified payrolls, waiver certificates) with broader options (ID cards, I-9 forms).
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