SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 464

BYRepresentatives Walker, O'Brien, Betrozoff and J. Williams; by request of  Department of Labor and Industries

Eliminating provisions relating to hours of labor.

House Committe on Commerce & Labor

Senate Committee on Commerce & Labor

Senate Hearing Date(s):April 2, 1987

Senate Staff:Mark McDermott (786-7429)

AS OF APRIL 1, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Washington state law requires that certain public works contracts be performed in no more than eight hours per calendar day.  In case of an emergency, the hours of work may be extended, but overtime must be paid to any person working more than eight hours in a day.  This overtime requirement prevents development of flexible work schedules such as a work week consisting of four ten-hour days.

SUMMARY:

The provisions are repealed that limit the hours of labor on certain public works contracts to eight hours per day.

Fiscal Note:      none requested