(A) Any laborer, workman, or mechanic employed on public works may file a complaint of any violation of any provisions of this subchapter with the Mayor, or authorized representative. The Mayor, or his or her authorized representative, shall assist in the collection of claims of wages due, and shall also assist to the fullest extent in the administration and enforcement of this subchapter. The Mayor, or authorized representative, shall investigate and enforce the provisions of the subchapter, and shall bring all action to collect wages due any laborer, workman, or mechanic and shall take action against any contractor or subcontractor to restrain violations of this subchapter. If any contractor or subcontractor is found to be in violation of any provisions of this subchapter, then the Mayor shall inform the Louisville Metro Director of Purchasing, who shall hold such contractor or subcontractor ineligible to bid on public works until such time as that contractor or subcontractor is in substantial compliance as determined by the Mayor.
(B) A laborer, workman, mechanic may, by civil action, recover any sum due as the result of the failure of his or her employer to comply with the terms of this subchapter. The Mayor, or authorized representative, may also bring any legal action necessary to collect claims on behalf of any or all laborers, workmen, or mechanics. No employer shall take any punitive measure or action against an employee because such employee had made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this subchapter.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 37A.07) (Jeff. Ord. 12-2002, adopted and effective 3-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 73-2005, approved 6-1-2005)