Description
New York Public Works Project Poster
The New York Public Works Project Poster informs construction workers, laborers, and mechanics of their rights to receive applicable prevailing wages and supplements on covered public construction projects. Required under New York Labor Law Article 8, this workplace notice provides information about contacting the New York State Department of Labor when workers believe they are not receiving the proper prevailing wage or benefits for their job classification. This laminated supplemental poster is designed for display at public work construction sites throughout New York.
New York Public Works Project Poster Specifications:
- 8.5"W x 11"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
New York Public Works Project Posting Requirements
Under New York Labor Law Article 8, contractors and subcontractors performing covered public work must display a notice informing workers of their right to contact the New York State Department of Labor regarding prevailing wage and supplement violations.
The notice must be posted at the beginning of each public work contract at the job site. It must include Department of Labor contact information and explain workers' rights to report concerns about wages or supplements applicable to their job classifications.
Who Needs the New York Public Works Project Poster?
Contractors and subcontractors performing covered public construction work in New York are subject to public work posting requirements. These may include businesses involved in government-funded construction, renovation, repair, and other qualifying public projects.
The posting requirement applies to covered public work contracts and is separate from general workplace labor law posting obligations.
New York Prevailing Wage and Public Work Compliance
New York prevailing wage laws establish wage and supplement requirements for workers performing covered public work. Applicable rates depend on factors such as job classification, project location, and the governing wage schedule.
Contractors and subcontractors must also display the applicable prevailing wage rate schedule at the worksite. The wage schedule has separate posting and weatherproofing requirements and is not replaced by this supplemental Public Works Project Poster.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York Public Works Project Posters
Is the New York Public Works Project Poster required?
Yes. Contractors and subcontractors performing covered public work contracts must display the required notice at each applicable job site under New York Labor Law Article 8.
What information does the Public Works Project Poster provide?
The poster informs laborers, workers, and mechanics of their right to contact the New York State Department of Labor if they believe they are not receiving the prevailing wages or supplements required for their job classification.
Where must the New York Public Works Project Poster be displayed?
The notice must be posted at the public work job site when performance of the contract begins. It should be displayed in a location accessible to affected workers.
Does this poster include the prevailing wage rate schedule?
No. The Public Works Project Poster provides employee rights and Department of Labor contact information. Contractors must separately display the applicable prevailing wage rate schedule, which identifies required wages and supplements for covered classifications.
Do subcontractors need to display the New York Public Works Project Poster?
Yes. Subcontractors performing covered public work are subject to the applicable posting requirements, along with prime contractors. Each contractor should verify that required notices are properly displayed at the job site.
Additional New York Labor Law Compliance Posters
Explore our New York State Specialty Posters for additional workplace notices and industry-specific posting requirements.
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