This bill mandates that all employers or contractors engaged in work for a public body must register with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) and submit certified payroll records to both the DOLWD and the relevant public entity. This requirement extends beyond the current law, which only applies to employers and contractors involved in public work or those subject to prevailing wage laws. The bill clarifies the definition of a public body to include the State of New Jersey, its political subdivisions, and any authorities or agencies created by the Legislature. Additionally, it specifies that work for a public body encompasses various activities such as construction, maintenance, and any work funded by public body resources.

The bill also introduces new provisions that enhance the DOLWD's authority to investigate and ensure compliance with wage and employment conditions for workers engaged in public body projects. It allows the commissioner to require employers to submit payroll records and other relevant documentation within a specified timeframe. If an employer fails to comply, the commissioner can direct the withholding of up to 25% of the payment due to the employer under the contract until the requested records are provided. This aims to strengthen oversight and accountability in the employment practices of contractors working for public bodies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:11-56.50, 34:11-56.51, 34:11-56.31