N.J. Admin. Code § 19:12-8.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 19:12-8.1 - Purpose of procedures

(a) The procedures of this subchapter are intended to implement the provisions of P.L. 2020, c. 79, effective September 11, 2020, concerning employer notice of subcontracting and the opportunity of the majority representative to discuss the decision to subcontract and engage in impact negotiations.

(b) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:13A-46, an employer, as defined at N.J.S.A. 34:13A-44, may not enter into a subcontracting agreement for a period following the term of the current collective negotiations/bargaining agreement unless the employer:

1. Provides written notice to the majority representative of employees in each collective bargaining unit that may be affected by the subcontracting agreement and to the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission, not less than 90 days before the employer requests bids, or solicits contractual proposals for the subcontracting agreement; and

2. Has offered the majority representative of the employees in each collective bargaining unit that may be affected by the subcontracting agreement the opportunity to meet and consult with the employer to discuss the decision to subcontract, and the opportunity to engage in negotiations over the impact of the subcontracting.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:12-8.1

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 1167(a), effective 7/6/2021