OLR Bill Analysis

HB 6462

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFIED PAYROLLS.

SUMMARY:

This bill requires contractors and subcontractors working on public construction projects to submit their certified payrolls to the contracting agency by mail. Current law requires only that these employers submit their payrolls. The bill states that filing a false certified payroll by mail may constitute a federal crime.

By law, it is a class D felony to (1) knowingly file a false certified payroll or (2) fail to file a certified payroll that meets the requirements set in the public projects prevailing wage law.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2009

BACKGROUND

Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll

By law, certified payrolls must include a statement signed by the employer indicating: (1) records are correct; (2) the wage rate paid to each covered employee is at least the prevailing wage rate; (3) the employer has complied with the prevailing wage law; (4) the employer is aware that knowingly filing a false certified payroll is a class D felony; and (5) several other requirements are met. Covered employees include each person performing the work of a mechanic, laborer, or worker.

A class D felony carries a fine of up to $ 5,000, up to five years imprisonment, or both.

COMMITTEE ACTION

Labor and Public Employees Committee

Joint Favorable