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Rules Committee forwards ordinance to add wage-theft and labor violations to contractor debarment criteria
Summary
The committee unanimously moved an ordinance to the full Board that would allow suspension or debarment of city contractors for wage theft and other labor-law violations; the sponsor (Supervisor Connie Chan) and labor and advocacy groups supported the measure while the Human Services Network requested clarifications and safeguards to avoid service disruptions.
The Rules Committee voted unanimously Oct. 2 to forward to the full Board an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code so contractors may be suspended or debarred for violations of state or local labor laws, including wage theft and unfair labor practices.
Sponsor Supervisor Connie Chan said the change would give the city another tool to hold employers that are contractors accountable and protect workers,…
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