CT SB00097

Creates a civil action in Superior Court allowing contractors and subcontractors to recover damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees when required by the Labor Department to pay wages or benefits owed by lower-tier subcontractors.

Establishes prevailing wage and employee welfare fund contribution requirements for public works projects, with violations subject to fines of $2,500 to $5,000 and bidding disqualification for six months to two years.

Requires employers to maintain detailed payroll records and submit certified monthly payrolls to contracting agencies, with false certification constituting a class D felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment and $5,000 in fines.

Mandates that all mechanics, laborers, and workers on public works projects complete at least ten hours of federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration-approved construction safety training before beginning work.

Applies to public works projects exceeding $400,000 in construction costs or $100,000 in remodeling, refinishing, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair costs.