Politics & Government

Work at 2 Greenwich Construction Sites Stopped

Connecticut Labor Department issued stop work orders for alleged labor law violations.

Companies working at two construction sites in Greenwich were ordered to stop work because of suspected labor law violations.

According to a statement released Tuesday by State Labor Commissioner Glenn Marshall four companies working at two sites in Greenwich are among a total of 13 companies working around the state who were issued stop work orders between April 12 and May 7.

"Stop work orders are levied against companies that misclassify workers as independent contractors with the intent of avoiding their obligations under federal and state employment laws covering such matters as workers’ compensation, unemployment taxes and payroll reporting," Marshall said in the statement.

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The construction sites and the companies where Wage and Workplace Standards investigators issued stop work orders are:

  • 209 Taconic Rd. to Mavellea Construction LLC and Prado Landscaping LLC, both New York companies; and Mike Gribic Painting, a Connecticut company.
  • 600 Steamboat Rd. to Tri-State Marble & Tile of Connecticut.

According to Marshall, "Stop Work orders result in the halting of all activity at a cited company’s worksite, as well as a $300 civil penalty for each day the company does not carry workers’ compensation coverage as required by law."

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