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This bill reinstates the Prevailing Wage Law in West Virginia, which was repealed in 2016, by defining key terms like "public authority" (any state or local government agency authorized to contract for public improvements), "construction" (including building, repairing, or improving public structures like roads and buildings, but excluding temporary or emergency repairs), and "locality" (the county where work is performed, or adjacent counties if skilled workers are unavailable). The bill mandates that for public improvement contracts, contractors must pay workers at least the prevailing hourly wage rate for similar work in that locality, including overtime and holiday pay, as determined annually by the Commissioner of Labor. This wage rate must be included in contract specifications and posted at the job site, with contractors required to keep accurate wage records. Violations can result in fines for contractors and allow workers to sue for unpaid wages plus penalties and attorney fees, with specific provisions for handling objections and appeals to wage determinations.

Labor and Employment

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