N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-37
Costs of project; inclusion of expenses furthering equal employment opportunities
Operative Text
Notwithstanding any provision of any State law, ordinance or regulation to the contrary, there may be included in the costs of a project or facility to which a public works contract relates any expenses incurred by a public body or private firm or individual for the purpose of furthering equal employment opportunities with respect to such project or facility or for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this act, and such expenses may be paid for or financed by any method which may be used to pay or finance other costs of development, acquisition or construction of such project or facility. L.1975, c. 127, s. 7.
Under N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-37, expenses that a public body or private firm incurs to promote equal employment opportunities on a public works project are treated as legitimate project costs. This means those expenses can be funded through the same financing methods used for other development, acquisition, or construction costs. The provision removes any barrier that other state laws, ordinances, or regulations might otherwise create to including such costs in a project budget.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and private firms involved in public works contracts covered by N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-37 generally document equal-employment-opportunity expenditures as part of their overall project cost accounting. Compliant operators typically ensure that financing arrangements for the project are structured to accommodate these expenses alongside standard construction or acquisition costs. Keeping clear records of what was spent and why it relates to equal employment compliance supports transparency with the contracting public body.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-37 primarily governs how public works project costs are categorized, it reflects New Jersey's broader commitment to equal employment opportunity under the Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.). Individuals who believe their employment rights on a covered project have been violated may explore filing a complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights or consulting a tenant- or worker-rights organization for general information. Understanding how this provision fits within the larger act can help workers and residents recognize the protections the law is designed to support.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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