The bill amends the existing law regulating the payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees, specifically updating the title and section 18, while also adding a new section 9a. The title now includes provisions for the responsibilities of certain state governmental officers and entities, and mandates the creation and disclosure of job descriptions by employers. Section 9a requires employers to maintain job descriptions that detail essential duties, required skills, working conditions, and salary information. Employers must provide these descriptions to job applicants and current employees upon request, and cannot apply revised descriptions to current employees without their review and consent.

Additionally, the bill modifies penalties for employers who violate wage and benefit regulations. It introduces a tiered civil fine system for violations of the new job description requirements, with fines escalating from $1,000 for the first violation to $25,000 for subsequent violations. The bill also allows individuals harmed by violations to seek actual damages or a minimum of $10,000, along with attorney fees. The amendments aim to enhance transparency in job roles and strengthen employee rights regarding wage and benefit disputes. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 408.488