Bill > H4291

This bill provides an exemption for the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law for certain public works projects. Specifically, the bill allows Chatham to bypass sections 26 through 27G of chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws for any municipal construction or public works projects estimated to cost $50,000 or less. Prevailing wage laws typically require contractors working on public projects to pay workers the standard wage rates for specific types of labor in a given geographic area, which are usually determined by local union rates. By creating this exemption, the town of Chatham would have more flexibility in managing smaller public works projects, potentially reducing municipal construction costs. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, and it has received local approval, meaning the local governing bodies in Chatham support this legislative change.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4291