04. BOP-2201 WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT CERTIFICATION FORM.pdf

This document is a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically related to Executive Order 2021-06 from October 21, 2021. The form requires contractors and grantees to certify compliance with Pennsylvania's labor laws and workforce safety regulations. The document lists 13 specific labor and workplace safety laws that contractors must adhere to, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Employment of Minors Child Labor Act, Minimum Wage Act, Prevailing Wage Act, Equal Pay Law, and several others.

The certification form mandates that contractors confirm their compliance with these labor laws and understand the potential penalties for providing false certifications, which can include contract termination and a three-year ineligibility to bid on contracts under Pennsylvania law (62 Pa. C.S. § 531). The form requires an authorized official to sign and certify the contractor's compliance, with an obligation to immediately report any changes in compliance status to the purchasing agency. The document is published on 02/04/2022 and is designed to ensure worker protections and legal compliance in Pennsylvania's contracting environment.