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As School Construction Season Begins, Labor Dept. Spotlights the Importance of Districts in Prevailing Wage Law Compliance

June 21, 2023 | nj.gov

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To safeguard workers and employers alike from unfair competition due to detrimental wage levels, the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.) establishes a prevailing wage for workers engaged in public work, requiring the payment of minimum rates of pay to laborers, craftsmen, and apprentices employed on public works projects. Workers covered under the Act must receive the appropriate craft prevailing wage rate as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development.

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NJ SEED: School construction projects provide many well-paying jobs for NJ’s workforce. Compliance with Prevailing Wage law is an important safeguard for both workers and employers