H.B. 167 Summary

• General contractors in Hawaii are liable for unpaid wages owed by subcontractors to workers performing labor on private construction projects not subject to chapter 104.

• Liability is limited to unpaid wages and accrued interest only; does not extend to penalties, liquidated damages, or fringe benefits.

• The state labor director or joint labor-management committees may enforce contractor liability, with committees required to provide written notice within 90 days of labor performance and no later than 45 days after project completion.

• General contractors must disburse money to subcontractors within 10 days of receipt (if work meets contract terms with no bona fide disputes) and pay retainage within 10 days of final payment.

• Subcontractors must provide payroll records and project award information upon request from general contractors; actions to enforce liability must be filed within one year of labor performance but no later than 45 days after project completion.