Public WorksQuestion 1597 of 1605
A contractor on a public works project willfully fails to produce certified payroll records after proper written request. The contractor may face:
a.Penalties assessed per worker per day until the records are produced
b.A bonus for reduced paperwork
c.An automatic contract extension
d.No penalty, since records are optional
Explanation
Labor Code §1776 imposes penalties (currently $100 per worker per calendar day) for failing to provide certified payroll records within the required time after a written request, until the records are produced. Recordkeeping and timely production are mandatory on public works.
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