HB 757
AN ACT relating to prevailing wage.
In Plain Language
This bill requires the Office of Kentucky Center for Statistics to calculate a certified living wage each year based on job type and location using government wage data. Employers who receive financial incentives from local, state, or federal agencies would have to pay this living wage to their workers. The bill also sets up civil penalties for employers who don't comply.
Official summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to require the Office of Kentucky Center for Statistics to establish a certified living wage based on occupation type and geographic area utilizing data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics if the employer receives certain financial incentives from local, state, or federal agencies; amend KRS 151B.133 to require the Office of Kentucky Center for Statistics to establish a certified living wage by July 1 and every year thereafter; amend KRS 337.990 to establish civil penalties.
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Latest action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Feb 27, 2025
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