HB95 Summary

• Creates liability for general contractors for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors at any tier on private construction projects in Hawaii.

• General contractor liability is limited to unpaid wages and interest only, excluding penalties, liquidated damages, or retainage-related claims.

• Allows the labor department director and joint labor-management committees to enforce general contractor liability through civil action, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

• Requires subcontractors to provide payroll records and award information to general contractors upon request, with failure to comply not relieving the general contractor of obligations.

• Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for actions filed after actual completion of work and exempts state and political subdivision employees from coverage.