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Western States Carpenters raise concerns about wage theft and tax fraud; city staff explains enforcement avenues
Summary
A representative of the Western States Carpenters Union urged El Segundo officials to address wage theft and "tax fraud" in construction; city staff and council explained that prevailing-wage enforcement on public works is overseen by the state and suggested reporting pathways for suspected violations.
Ray Lawson, representing the Western States Carpenters Union, used the public-comment period at the April 1 El Segundo City Council meeting to urge the city to be alert to construction wage theft, worker misclassification and cash pay practices. Lawson said such practices reduce tax revenue and undercut apprenticeship and wage standards, and he offered union volunteer services to assist the city with local projects.
City staff and council responded during the subsequent council…
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