Awarding a contract to a debarred contractor. Failing to state in the contract documents that PWR laws apply and that the contractor must comply with them. Circumventing PWR laws in any way. Compelling Compliance BOLI may issue an Order compelling an agency to comply with PWR laws. If a contractor or subcontractor does not fulfill obligations under PWR laws, there are a number of possible consequences.
Any contractor failing to pay prevailing wages as required is liable for the amount of underpayment.
Liquidated Damages Employers may also be liable for liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages. The liquidated damages are twice the unpaid overtime wages if payroll records have been falsified. If a subcontractor fails to pay prevailing wages, any employee may file a claim against the prime contractor's bond. The prime contractor may be responsible for any underpayment of the subcontractor's employees. Civil Penalties BOLI may impose civil penalties for violations of the prevailing wage statutes or administrative rules, even if there was no underpayment of wages.