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Contractors and subcontractors who submit bids or perform construction work on public projects or certain private projects will be required to register with the New York State Department of Labor.
Under the new law, which goes into effect on Monday, Dec. 30, contractors must register before submitting any new bids or beginning work on a covered project, according to a NYSDOL statement. Subcontractors also need to register before starting new work on a covered project.
To avoid potential delays in the bidding process or project schedules, the state Department of Labor is encouraging all contractors and subcontractors to register as soon as possible to obtain the required Certificate of Registration.
“Governor Hochul has been committed to transparency since day one of her administration and the new Contractor Registry embodies that commitment,” NYSDOL Commissioner Roberta Reardon said in the statement. “It provides public funding accountability that will benefit law-abiding contractors and subcontractors while cutting off those who seek to exploit workers.”
Contractors and subcontractors must apply to register through NYSDOL’s Contractor Registry portal via NYSDOL’s Management System for Protecting Worker Rights on the department’s website. All applications must be submitted electronically, and fees must be paid by credit card. If approved, a Certificate of Registration will be issued electronically, though contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to download and print the certificate.
Registration is not valid until a Certificate of Registration has been issued, which could take several weeks, according to the DOL statement, and incomplete or inaccurate applications could result in delay. If an application is not approved, contractors and subcontractors will be notified through the portal. Registrants will have the opportunity to address the issue causing the potential unfitness determination or request a hearing within 30 days of notification.
Each registration certificate is valid for two calendar years from the date of issuance. Contractors and subcontractors must renew their registration at least 90 days before their current registration expires. They can access their Certificate of Registration or check the status of an application at any time through the Contractor Registry portal.
For more information about the new law and to register visit: https://dol.ny.gov/public-work-contractor-and-subcontractor-registry-landing
The Law Offices of John Caravella, P.C. does not own this content, this content was created by David Winzelberg , of the Long Island Business News, and was published on December 12th, 2024.
John Caravella Esq., is a construction attorney and formerly practicing project architect at The Law Office of John Caravella, P.C., representing architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and owners in all phases of contract preparation, litigation, and arbitration across New York and Florida. He also serves as an arbitrator to the American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Panel. Mr. Caravella can be reached by email: John@LIConstructionLaw.com or (631) 608-1346.
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