Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity Language for Construction Contracts – Exhibit B

This document outlines the mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) language for construction contracts in New Jersey, as required by N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Contractors and subcontractors are obligated to ensure non-discrimination in employment practices based on various protected characteristics, covering aspects such as recruitment, compensation, training, and termination. Key requirements include making good faith efforts to employ minority and women workers in each construction trade, adhering to specific hiring and referral procedures, and cooperating with labor unions to meet EEO goals. Contractors must also submit initial and monthly project workforce reports (Form AA 201) to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) Construction EEO Monitoring Program and cooperate in funding outreach and training programs for minorities and women. The text details procedures for engaging with unions, directly recruiting minority and women workers if union referrals are insufficient, and maintaining records of recruitment efforts. It emphasizes that these requirements are in place to ensure compliance with state EEO regulations for all construction contracts.