CA AB2288

Direct contractors for construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and structures must assume liability for any unpaid wages, fringe benefits, trust fund contributions, workers' compensation, or penalties owed by their subcontractors or acting contractors.

Wage claimants may sue the direct contractor directly or through an assignee, including multiemployer plans, to recover debts for unpaid labor-related compensation.

County district attorneys or city prosecuting attorneys may file civil actions against direct contractors for unpaid wage amounts owed to workers.

Property of the direct contractor may be attached to satisfy judgments obtained under this section.

Actions must be filed within one year of the completion of the work for which labor was performed, and this section does not apply to state, local government, or special district employees.