Kentucky HB345 establishes prevailing wage rates for public works construction, outlines enforcement mechanisms, and defines related terms.
Kentucky HB345 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 337 to define "prevailing wage" for public works construction, including basic hourly rates and fringe benefits. It mandates that public authorities ascertain and advertise prevailing wage rates before bidding and contracting. The bill outlines penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties for employers and public authorities. It also establishes a Prevailing Wage Review Board to review wage determinations and allows for appeals to the Franklin Circuit Court.
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