Bill H.335 aims to enhance accountability and transparency in payroll practices for employers and subcontractors involved in State construction projects. The bill mandates that these entities maintain accurate payroll records for all employees, which must include specific details such as the employee's name, address, hours worked, wages paid, pay rate, and classification. These records are required to be submitted weekly to the overseeing State agency, accompanied by a signed verification of accuracy from the employer or subcontractor. Additionally, the records must be preserved for three years following the completion of the project and are subject to inspection by the Commissioner of Labor or the Attorney General.

The bill also introduces provisions for public access to these payroll records under the Vermont Public Records Act, ensuring that they can be inspected or copied as needed. Notably, the bill specifies that certain existing subsections regarding State construction projects will not apply to maintenance or construction projects carried out by the Agency of Transportation and the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 29-161