Public WorksQuestion 493 of 1605
A contractor on a public works project knowingly fails to employ apprentices in the required ratio. The most likely consequence is:
a.Automatic forfeiture of the entire contract price
b.Criminal felony charges in every case
c.No penalty, since apprenticeship ratios are only a recommendation
d.Civil penalties assessed by the Labor Commissioner and possible ineligibility to bid on public works
Explanation
Violating the apprenticeship requirements of Labor Code §1777.5 exposes the contractor to civil penalties under §1777.7, and a knowing violation can also make the contractor ineligible to bid on or be awarded public works contracts for a period of time.
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