CT HB06551

Repeals and replaces section 31-57f to establish prevailing wage and paid leave standards for service workers employed under state contracts, effective July 1, 2023.

Requires "required employers" (building/property service companies, property management companies, and food service providers) to pay hourly wages and provide paid leave at rates determined by the Labor Commissioner based on prevailing rates or federal Service Contract Act standards, plus 30% for benefits if no prevailing rate exists.

Establishes standard rate of paid leave as the greater of amounts provided under the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act or collective bargaining agreements covering at least 500 Hartford County employees in each classification.

Imposes civil penalties of $2,500 to $5,000 per offense for violations of wage and paid leave requirements, with contracting state departments required to notify the Labor Commissioner within two days of imposing penalties.

Requires employers to maintain wage and hour records including paid leave taken, submit certified payrolls annually, post wage/leave information at work sites, and allows Labor Commissioner enforcement including workplace inspections, record examinations, and subpoena authority.