HB0063 Summary

• Expands "public works" definition to include all projects located in enterprise zones or economic development project areas, but excludes owner-occupied single and multi-family residences in those zones.

• Requires contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages in legal tender only, prohibiting deductions for food, sleeping accommodations, transportation, tools, or any other items.

• Mandates Department of Labor post revised prevailing wage rates on its official website, with website posting deemed notice to contractors who must comply with updated rates.

• Allows contractors with business locations where workers regularly visit to post prevailing wage rates at their office or provide written notice to workers instead of posting on project sites.

• Beginning January 1, 2010, requires all public bodies to notify Department of Labor within 30 days of awarding public works contracts, including list of first-tier subcontractors.

• Extends whistleblower retaliation complaint filing deadline from 30 days to 60 days and notice requirement for hearings from 5 days to 30 days.