Bill > HB05275

This bill, effective October 1, 2026, establishes that a "contractor" (defined as any entity with a direct contract with an owner for construction work) will be held jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages owed to an "employee" (as defined by existing law) of a "subcontractor" (any entity not directly contracted with the owner but involved in the construction project at any level) who performs work on a "construction contract" (any contract for construction, renovation, or rehabilitation in the state, with some exceptions for public works and certain home improvement projects). This means that if a subcontractor fails to pay its employees, those employees can sue not only the subcontractor but also the general contractor for the unpaid wages, and the contractor will be responsible for paying them. The bill also amends existing law to allow employees or their labor organizations to bring a civil action against either the subcontractor, the contractor, or both, for unpaid wages on construction contracts entered into after the effective date, requiring employees to provide notice to the contractor at least thirty days before filing a lawsuit, unless prior notice has already been given.

Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (Joint)

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