Adding discretion to wage enforcement actions.

Summary

The bill lets the state labor department pursue wage complaints based on its own judgment, set priorities, and issue administrative orders for back wages with interest. It also authorizes civil penalties for willful violations, gives the director subpoena and access powers, and limits actions to violations occurring within the past three years. The changes aim to speed up wage recovery for workers while giving the department clearer enforcement tools.

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