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CT HB05378

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "required employer" to include quasi-public agencies in addition to state contracts, and adds security services to the types of building, property, and equipment services covered.

  • Establishes annual adjustments to the standard rate of wages effective October 1, 2017, and thereafter, based on the consumer price index for the northeast urban area, rounded to the nearest five cents.

  • Requires quasi-public agencies and their state agents to contact the Labor Commissioner at least 10 days before advertising a contract to determine the applicable standard wage and benefits rates, and to include required hours and wage details in contract proposals.

  • Changes certified payroll submission requirements from annual to monthly reporting, allows multiple submission methods (mail, electronic, or other approved methods), and makes certified payrolls public records.

  • Reclassifies employees hired on or after July 1, 2016, performing housekeeping aide duties as light cleaners, heavy cleaners, furniture handlers, or window cleaners as appropriate under the Service Contract Act wage classifications.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Standard Rate Of Wages.

Last Action

Matter Pass Retained

5/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Labor and Public Employees2/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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