Establishes prevailing wage protections for human services providers in Hawaii.

This bill amends Hawaii law to establish prevailing wage protections for human services providers, ensuring they are paid at least the prevailing wage rates. The bill applies to contracts over $2,000 for human services provided to the state or counties. It mandates that contracts include provisions for paying prevailing wages and overtime compensation. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including the ability for the director to assess penalties, suspend contractors, and allow human services providers to bring civil actions to recover unpaid wages.

Establishes prevailing wage protections for human services providers in Hawaii.

This bill amends Hawaii law to establish prevailing wage protections for human services providers, ensuring they are paid at least the prevailing wage rates. The bill applies to contracts over $2,000 for human services provided to the state or counties. It mandates that contracts include provisions for paying prevailing wages and overtime compensation. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including the ability for the director to assess penalties, suspend contractors, and allow human services providers to bring civil actions to recover unpaid wages.