CA AB2770

Establishes a pilot program through January 1, 2017 to investigate employment and payment practices in the swimming pool and spa construction industry

Requires the Employment Development Department to develop criteria by July 1, 2011 that trigger recommendations for audits or investigations by state tax authorities when employers may be violating wage, hour, and working condition laws

Directs the Employment Development Department to notify state tax authorities and recommend audits or investigations of employers meeting the violation criteria, including providing employer names and relevant information

Targets underground economy violations estimated between $60 billion and $140 billion annually in California, with focus on coordinating labor law and tax law enforcement

Program repeals automatically on January 1, 2017 unless the Legislature enacts legislation before that date to extend it