Wrentham firm is penalized for wage violations

A Wrentham-based construction firm has agreed to pay nearly $110,000 for alleged wage and overtime violations.

The office of Attorney General Martha Coakley (right) today announced the settlement with 44-year-old Kathryn Earls and her firm, Air Safe Contracting Co.

The settlement resolves allegations that Earls and Air Safe failed to pay prevailing wages and overtime for work performed at public construction sites in the state.

The firm agreed to pay restitution totaling about $92,000 to several employees and an additional $17,000 in fines. Air Safe also agreed to refrain from bidding on public construction work for one year.

A phone call seeking comment from Air Safe was not immediately returned. (AP)