Starting December 30, 2024, all contractors and subcontractors involved in public work projects or private projects under Article 8 of the New York State Labor Law will be required to register with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL). This new regulation, under Labor Law Section 220-i, aims to ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws statewide.

Who Needs to Register?

Contractors‍

Defined as any entity entering into a contract to perform construction, demolition, rehabilitation, installation, alteration, or related tasks.

Subcontractors‍

Entities subcontracted by a contractor to carry out similar construction-related work as specified in Article 8 of the Labor Law.

Contractors and subcontractors must register before submitting bids or starting new work on covered projects after December 30, 2024. The NYSDOL urges all contractors and subcontractors to complete their registration promptly to avoid delays in bidding or project timelines. Contractors are also responsible for ensuring their subcontractors are registered.

The NYSDOL’s Bureau of Public Work & Prevailing Wage Enforcement will oversee the enforcement of prevailing wage laws. The Bureau publishes the annual prevailing wage schedule every year on July 1. For more details on the prevailing wage rate in your area or to contact your local Bureau office, visit the Bureau of Public Work and Prevailing Wage Enforcement website or email labor.sm.pwask@labor.ny.gov.

Electronic Certified Payroll Submissions in 2025

Starting December 31, 2025, a new system will be introduced under Section 220-j of Article 8, requiring contractors to submit certified payroll records electronically through a new online database. This publicly accessible platform will streamline the submission process for certified payroll records.

To begin registration or learn more about the requirements, visit: NYSDOL Contractor and Subcontractor Registry.