New York S00293 mandates that at least 10% of labor hours on construction projects must be performed by apprentices in certified programs.

New York S00293 amends the labor law to require that at least 10% of the labor hours on construction projects must be performed by individuals participating in certified apprenticeship programs. This applies to all contractors and subcontractors working under a construction contract. Only hours worked by apprentices in their registered trade and according to the allowable ratio of apprentices to journey workers can count towards this requirement. The bill also includes technical amendments to the labor law.

New York S00293 mandates that at least 10% of labor hours on construction projects must be performed by apprentices in certified programs.

New York S00293 amends the labor law to require that at least 10% of the labor hours on construction projects must be performed by individuals participating in certified apprenticeship programs. This applies to all contractors and subcontractors working under a construction contract. Only hours worked by apprentices in their registered trade and according to the allowable ratio of apprentices to journey workers can count towards this requirement. The bill also includes technical amendments to the labor law.