Wage Determination.pdf

This document is a General Decision wage determination for building construction projects in Essex County, New Jersey, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. The document specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trade classifications, including asbestos workers, bricklayers, carpenters, electricians, elevator mechanics, glaziers, ironworkers, laborers, painters, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, and truck drivers. The wage rates are effective from 06/06/2025, with modification dates ranging from 01/03/2025 to 06/06/2025, and cover building construction projects (excluding single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories).

The wage determination includes detailed hourly rates and fringe benefits for each trade, with additional compensation for specific working conditions such as work on high stacks, scaffolding, or hazardous waste sites. The document notes that contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act generally require paying at least the applicable minimum wage rate, and it provides a comprehensive breakdown of paid holidays and vacation policies. The document also outlines a wage determination appeals process and explains various rate identifiers used in the wage determination, such as union, survey, and state-adopted rates.