10. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT

Agenda Conference · 2026-06-15 · agenda_item

The City of Pensacola is reviewing compliance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. This act sets rules for contractor and subcontractor work hours, requiring overtime pay at a rate of at least one and one-half times the basic pay for hours worked over forty in a week. Violations can lead to liability for unpaid wages and liquidated damages, calculated at $27 per day for each laborer or mechanic working in excess of the standard forty-hour week without proper overtime pay. The City may withhold payments to cover these liabilities. Contractors must include these clauses in all subcontracts. This item is currently under review, indicating an early stage in the process. While specific project details are not provided, compliance with these standards will be a factor in any future contracts awarded by the City. Businesses involved in future City projects should be prepared to adhere to these labor and safety regulations. Understanding and implementing these requirements early can be an advantage for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers seeking to work with the City.

overtime pay rate multiplier

one and one-half

standard workweek hours

forty hours

liquidated damages per day

27 $