Existing law requires that mechanics and workers employed on certain public works be paid, at minimum, the prevailing wage for the type of work that the mechanic or worker performs in the region in which the public work is located. (NRS 338.020) With certain exceptions, existing law deems a worker to be employed on a public work if the worker is: (1) employed at the site of a public work; and (2) necessary in the execution of the contract for the public work. (NRS 338.040) Section 1 of this bill provides that a worker who is: (1) employed by delivering or removing construction material or structures to or from the site of a public work; and (2) necessary in the execution of the contract for the public work is also deemed to be employed on the public work for purposes of the payment of prevailing wages. Section 1 further defines “construction material or structures” to mean aggregate, asphalt and concrete. Section 1.3 of this bill makes an appropriation to the Office of the Labor Commissioner in the Department of Business and Industry for personnel, operating, travel and information services costs for compliance and enforcement duties related to the provisions of this bill.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 338.040
Reprint 1: 338.040
Reprint 2: 338.040
Reprint 3: 338.040
As Enrolled: 338.040
BDR: 338.040