Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

Increased Earnings and Benefits: Workers classified as "covered service workers" will be guaranteed a wage that is not less than the higher of the prevailing wage determined by the Secretary of Labor or applicable State or local minimum wage laws (Section 2(a)(2)(1)(A) and (B)).

Improved Benefits Coverage: Workers will receive fringe benefits that are not less than the greater of the minimum fringe benefits determined under the Service Contract Act or those required by State or local law (Section 2(a)(2)(2)(A) and (B)).

Workforce Stability and Safety: The bill finds that providing a living wage and adequate health benefits can help reduce workforce turnover and assist in the recruitment and retention of excellent staff, which is critical for public safety and airport security (Section 2(a)(1)(B), (D), and (E)).

Legal Recourse for Workers: Individuals have the ability to bring civil actions in a district court to enforce the wage and benefit requirements (Section 2(b)(4)(A)).

Increased Regulatory Burden on Employers: Employers are required to certify under penalty of perjury on a monthly basis that they are complying with the wage and benefit requirements (Section 2(a)(2)(b)(1)).

Increased Risk of Penalties: Employers face the risk of civil penalties for failing to submit monthly certifications or for submitting false certifications (Section 2(a)(2)(b)(2) and (3)). Additionally, maximum civil penalties for violations of the wage and benefit standards can be up to three times the amount of a standard civil penalty (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).