Bill > HB05094

This bill proposes amendments to section 31-53 of the general statutes with two primary objectives: strengthening prevailing wage requirements and increasing the total cost threshold for new public works construction projects. Prevailing wage laws require contractors working on government-funded construction projects to pay workers a wage rate that is comparable to the standard wages for similar work in the local area, which helps protect worker compensation and maintain labor standards. By increasing the threshold for new construction, the bill likely means that more public works projects will now be subject to these wage requirements, potentially expanding worker protections and ensuring fair compensation for a broader range of construction workers. While the specific details of how the prevailing wage requirements will be strengthened are not provided in this summary, the bill aims to enhance labor standards and potentially provide more comprehensive wage protections for workers involved in public construction projects.

Labor and Employment

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