NJEDA Releases Draft Prevailing Wage Rule Amendments for Public Feedback

TRENTON, N.J. (July 25, 2024) - The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is seeking public input on amendments to the Authority's prevailing wage rules. The Authority's prevailing wage rules were last updated over a decade ago. These amendments are proposed to bring the rules up to date with the statutory changes that have since occurred, including the Economic Recovery Act, the Public Works Contractor Registration Act, and the Prevailing Wage Act.

WHAT: The document posted on the NJEDA webpage is a draft, which will be presented to the NJEDA Board, with any final edits, for its review and consideration for approval. If approved, the amendments will be published in the New Jersey Register for formal public comment as required by the Administrative Procedure Act before adoption.

WHEN: Feedback must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. onThursday, August 1, 2024. Written feedback can be submitted here.

A virtual listening session will be held at 11:00 a.m. onWednesday, July 31, 2024. Click here for more information.

To learn more about NJEDA resources for businesses, call NJEDA Customer Care at 844-965-1125 or visit https://www.njeda.gov and follow @NewJerseyEDA onFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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