THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2723
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to enforcement of wage laws.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1.  Section 104-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsections (a) and (b) to read as follows:

     "(a)  Where the department finds that a first violation of this chapter has been committed, the department shall assess a penalty [equal to ten per cent of the amount of back wages found due or $25 per offense, whichever is greater.] of not more than $1,000 for each offense.

     (b)  Where the department finds that a second violation of this chapter has been committed, whether on the same contract or another, within two years of the first notification of violation, the department, after proper notice and opportunity for hearing, shall order the person or firm in violation to pay a penalty equal to [the amount of back wages found due or $100 for each offense, whichever is greater.]  ten per cent of the contract amount."

     SECTION 2.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Wages and Hours Enforcement; Penalties; Public Works; Government Contracts

Description:

Changes the penalties for government contractors who violate wages and hours laws.  Makes penalties $1,000 for the first offense and ten per cent of the contract amount for the second offense.

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