Carlos Law Passed with Some Major Penalties

Carlos Moncayo was a 22-year old worker who died in a 2015 trench collapse. Throughout the investigation, it was evident that the trench was not properly reinforced. The contractor was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter and fined $10,000.00. The low penalty caused an uproar among workers’ advocate groups. As a result, the penalties greatly increased for safety crimes.

The penalty increased by 50 times (at a minimum); the judge can levy on an employer as a result of a worker’s death or injury. The $10,000 fine for a felony has increased to a minimum of $500,000 and a maximum of $1 million.The $5,000 fine for a misdemeanor has increased to a minimum of $300,000 and a maximum of $500,000.The legislation also expands the definition of employees to include subcontractors and day laborers.

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