as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/10/2011 09:56am
A bill for an act
relating to employment; modifying certain prevailing hours of labor
requirements; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 177.42, subdivision 4.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 177.42, subdivision 4, is amended to read:
new text begin (a) new text end "Prevailing hours of labor" means the hours
of labor per day and per week worked within the area by a larger number of workers of the
same class than are employed within the area for any other number of hours per day and
per week. The prevailing hours of labor may not be more than eight hours per day or more
than 40 hours per weeknew text begin , except as provided in paragraph (b)new text end .
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(b) For highway and heavy construction projects, as defined by Minnesota Rules,
part 5200.1010, the prevailing hours of labor may not be more than ten hours per day
or more than 40 hours per week.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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