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CT SB01039

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • General contractors and subcontractors are jointly liable for unpaid workers' compensation claims resulting from employee injuries that occurred while working under their direction.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/14/2015
Labor and Public Employees2/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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