Bill > HB2254

This bill addresses wage protections for workers in construction projects by establishing joint liability and creating new reporting requirements. Specifically, the bill makes owners and direct contractors jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages owed to "unrepresented employees" of contractors and subcontractors, which means workers not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The bill allows unrepresented employees, their authorized representatives, or the Attorney General to file civil actions to recover unpaid wages within six years of when the wages became due. Subcontractors are now required to provide detailed payroll records to direct contractors and owners upon request, including worker names, classification, contact information, and an affidavit of past wage-related legal proceedings. The bill permits direct contractors and owners to withhold payments to subcontractors who fail to provide these records or who have unpaid employee wages. Importantly, any agreements attempting to waive or release an owner's or direct contractor's liability under these provisions are deemed invalid. The provisions apply to labor performed on or after the bill's effective date and are intended to enhance wage transparency and accountability in the construction industry while providing additional protections for workers.

Labor and Employment

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2254