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CT SB01039
Bill
Status
2/26/2015
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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AI Summary
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General contractors and subcontractors serving under their direction are jointly liable for unpaid wages earned by employees of lower-tier subcontractors while working on the project.
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General contractors and subcontractors are jointly liable for unpaid workers' compensation claims resulting from employee injuries that occurred while working under their direction.
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General contractors required to pay employees' wages or workers' compensation due to subcontractor non-payment may recover damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees through civil action in Superior Court.
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The act takes effect on October 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning General Contractor Liability For Wages And Workers' Compensation.
Last Action
Referred by Senate to Committee on Judiciary
4/14/2015