Wages Liability Act

The Wages Liability Act is a Canadian law that deals with the liability of the government and public companies for labor used in the construction of works. The act provides for payment of claims for wages due to workers employed on government-funded projects, including railways, canals, and other infrastructure. Under the act, if a contractor defaults on paying wages to workers, Her Majesty (the Canadian government) may pay the claim up to the amount held by them as security for the contract. The act also requires contractors to provide monthly statements of wages paid and due to workers, and provides for retention of subsidies and advances granted to companies to secure payment of worker claims. Additionally, the act makes it a offense for contractors to refuse to furnish these statements, punishable by fines up to $100 per day.