New Jersey § 55:19-38
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 55:19-38, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55:19-38.
Any builder, contractor or subcontractor engaged upon a project within the meaning
of P.L.1996, c. 62 ( C. 55:19-20 et al.), and any person, firm or authority managing or operating such a project,
including the authority and its subsidiaries, shall pay the workmen employed in the
construction, reconstruction, demolition, or rehabilitation thereof not less than
the prevailing wage rate. The prevailing wage rate shall be determined by the Commissioner of Labor in all
cases, except that the prevailing wage rate shall be determined by the Secretary of
the United States Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as amended
( 40 U.S.C. § 276a to 276a-5 ), when the loan or other assistance given by the authority in connection with the
work, or the funds of the authority or subsidiary thereof expended for the work, are
the subject of direct or indirect federal assistance other than federal tax exemption
of the interest paid on obligations of the authority or a subsidiary thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 55:19-38
What does New Jersey Statutes § 55:19-38 cover?
Section 55:19-38 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 55:19-38?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 55:19-38 apply to my situation?
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