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 PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS 
 NEW JERSEY IEC CAN HELP 

REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

Requirements for NJ Public Works Contractors can be found on Department of Labor and Workforce Development website.

The DLW outlines five methods by which a contractor is considered to be participating in a registered apprenticeship program in the FAQ.

CONTACT info@nj-iec.org FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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We appreciate your interest in the NJIEC ERISA Trust program, which satisfies NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJLWD) public works certification requirements. Here are the steps to get started:

  1. Membership with New Jersey IEC (NJIEC):

    • To participate in our ERISA trust program for contractors, you must first become a member of NJIEC. Membership dues are due each year, at the beginning of the year and are determined based on the number of field employees you have.

    • For detailed information and access to our application, please visit the NJIEC membership page here.

  2. Application Review and Approval:

    • Once you’ve submitted your membership application, the NJIEC Board of Directors will review for approval.

    • Upon approval, you will receive an invoice for your NJIEC membership.

  3. Eligibility for ERISA Trust Program:

    • After payment of your membership invoice, you are eligible to contribute to the NJIEC ERISA Trust Fund.

    • If you express interest in joining the program, we’ll send a separate invoice for ERISA trust participation. ERISA contributions are $3,800 annually.

    • Once paid, NJIEC will issue your organization a Public Works Certificate of Compliance.

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