On Sep. 26, NJ LEG passed bill on new employee prevailing wage.
NJ LEG passed bill S 2962/A 4745 requiring new employee prevailing wage orientation.
The bill makes amendments to NJ LEG 34:11-56.32, Posting of prevailing wage rates.
Bill Provisions
Requires a mandatory orientation meeting for each employee on the employee’s first day of a project that explains the employee’s wages under the Prevailing Wage Act.
An employer may satisfy this requirement by conducting one orientation meeting to a group of employees if the employees commence employment on the same day.
Upon completion employee shall sign a form stating they have received orientation.
Contractor or subcontractor conducting the orientation shall retain completed forms for at least five years and shall make each completed form available upon request.
Legislative History
On Mar. 18, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 28, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jun. 28, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Sep. 26, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
Effectiveness
The act shall take effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.
Nov. 2024 NJ LEG Governor Approval
On Nov. 18, 2024, NJ LEG governor approved S2962/A4745, assigned P.L.2024, c.93.
