1) When is the prevailing wage rate used?
2) What is the definition of a public works or related projects?
3) Are there project monetary thresholds?
4) Are any types of projects specifically exempted?
5) What is included in the calculation of wage rates?
6) Who calculates the prevailing wage rates?
7) Enforcement: what are the penalties for violations? Criminal or fines?
8) Can contractors be debarred?
9) Are there posting requirements?
10) Does the agency retain any fines for enforcement (i.e. an enforcement fund)?
11) Record Maintenance?
12) Are there any provisions which discuss apprentices?



NEW JERSEY

4) Are any types of projects specifically exempted?

A.) The state of New Jersey exempts the prevailing wage rates from being applied when the public works is less than $9,850, or $2,000 depending on the public work described.

* This information can be found: 34:11-56.26

B.) Furthermore, the state of New Jersey has an exemption for work that is performed under a rehabilitation program.

* This information can be found: 34:11-56.26
* For better understanding, the definition of "work performed under a rehabilitation program" means work arranged by and at a State institution primarily for teaching and upgrading the skills and employment opportunities of the inmates of such institutions.

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