Establishes owner liability for wage theft in the construction industry.

The bill amends the labor law to establish joint and several liability for contractors and owners in cases of wage theft in the construction industry. It specifies that contractors and owners are liable for debts resulting from actions under the labor law, including unpaid wages and benefits. The bill also outlines the process for employees or third parties to bring civil actions against contractors or owners for wage theft, including notice requirements and limitations. The remedies available are civil and administrative actions, and the bill does not limit the liability of subcontractors.

Establishes owner liability for wage theft in the construction industry.

The bill amends the labor law to establish joint and several liability for contractors and owners in cases of wage theft in the construction industry. It specifies that contractors and owners are liable for debts resulting from actions under the labor law, including unpaid wages and benefits. The bill also outlines the process for employees or third parties to bring civil actions against contractors or owners for wage theft, including notice requirements and limitations. The remedies available are civil and administrative actions, and the bill does not limit the liability of subcontractors.