CT HB05377

Extends prevailing wage requirements to private construction projects receiving state financial assistance, effective January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to pay wages equal to customary/prevailing rates in the town where work is performed.

Establishes fines of $2,500 to $5,000 per offense for contractors knowingly paying below-prevailing wages, with 6-month disqualification from state-assisted projects for first violations and 2+ year disqualification for subsequent violations.

Requires contractors to make full restitution of back wages owed to workers and permits state agencies or business organizations to terminate contracts or withhold payment from non-compliant contractors.

Amends existing prevailing wage law (Section 31-53) to increase project cost thresholds: from $400,000 to $4 million for new construction and from $100,000 to $2 million for remodeling/rehabilitation projects.

Mandates Labor Commissioner predetermination of prevailing wage rates and employee welfare fund contributions for each town, with contractors required to submit certified monthly payrolls documenting wage compliance.