Bill Would Impose Significant Apprenticeship Requirements on New Jersey Contractors

On December 17, 2018, the New Jersey Legislature paved the way for a game-changing prerequisite for N.J. public works contractors. The State Assembly and Senate passed Assembly Bill A-3666 and forwarded it to Governor Murphy for his signature. If signed into law as is expected, the bill—which would impose new apprenticeship and training requirements on public works contractors—would be among the most restrictive of its kind in the country. Governor Murphy has until the end of January to sign the legislation, which would become effective 90 days thereafter.