Common use of Penalties and Enforcement Clause in Contracts

Penalties and Enforcement. (1) A violation of any provision of this Chapter is a civil infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 plus all costs of the action. The Court may issue and enforce any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce this Chapter, including payment to the affected employee or employees of the difference between wages actually paid and the living wage that should have been paid, interest, and other relief deemed appropriate. (2) Each day upon which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation. (3) In addition to enforcement under Subsections (1) and (2), the City shall have the right to modify, terminate, and/or seek specific performance of any contract or grant with an affected covered employer or to cancel, terminate or suspend the contract in whole or in part and/or to refuse any further payments under the contract or grant; (4) Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed to limit in any way the remedies, legal or equitable, which are available to the City or any other person for the correction of violations of this Chapter * * * * *