Explanation
BACKGROUND: On September 21, 2020, City Council passed Ordinance 1802-2020, creating Columbus City Codes --Chapter 377, Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement. This new chapter set forth various provisions designed to ensure that entities who commit wage theft or payroll fraud do not benefit from contracts with the City of Columbus.
The provisions of Chapter 377 extend to all persons who constitute a “covered entity” as defined under the code who enter into contract for the provision of goods/services or who enter into a financial incentive agreement with the City. However, from time to time, the City has occasion to enter into such contracts or agreements with entities that do not constitute a covered entity under the code but who nonetheless have agreed to be bound by the provisions of Chapter 377. This amendment authorizes the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission to hear and determine whether an adverse determination should issue for entities who have contractually agreed to subject themselves to the jurisdiction of the Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend Section 377.02 of the Columbus City Codes to authorize the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission to hear and determine whether an adverse determination should issue for a breach of any contractual obligation to the City to assume the obligations of any provision of Chapter 377.
Body
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2020, City Council passed Ordinance 1802-2020, creating Columbus City Code Chapter 377, Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, The provisions of Chapter 377 extend to all persons who constitute a “covered entity” as defined under the code who enter into contract for the provision of goods/services or who enter into a financial incentive agreement with the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 377.02 sets forth the duties and jurisdiction of the Wage Theft Prevention and Enforcement Commission; and
WHEREAS, ...
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