Washington SB5061 mandates that public works contracts pay laborers, workers, or mechanics at least the prevailing wage in effect when the work is.

Washington SB5061 amends public works contract requirements to ensure that laborers, workers, or mechanics receive wages at least equal to the prevailing wage in effect at the time the work is performed. This change aims to provide fair labor standards and protect workers by aligning wages with the latest wage adjustments published by the Department of Labor and Industries. The bill applies to contracts for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of public works, ensuring that wage rates are adjusted as necessary to meet prevailing wage standards.

Washington SB5061 mandates that public works contracts pay laborers, workers, or mechanics at least the prevailing wage in effect when the work is.

Washington SB5061 amends public works contract requirements to ensure that laborers, workers, or mechanics receive wages at least equal to the prevailing wage in effect at the time the work is performed. This change aims to provide fair labor standards and protect workers by aligning wages with the latest wage adjustments published by the Department of Labor and Industries. The bill applies to contracts for construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of public works, ensuring that wage rates are adjusted as necessary to meet prevailing wage standards.