S.J. Cimino Electric was ordered to pay $287,183 in back wages and penalties related to subcontracting work on three affordable housing projects in Sonoma and Solano counties.

"Those who bid for public projects had better obey the law and pay prevailing wages," said Labor Commissioner Angela Bradstreet. "It's very important for workers to be paid for the work they do under the laws of the state."

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