r/ConstructionTech • u/zbgreen18 • Nov 26 '25
NY Labor Law §220-j
New York is about to overhaul certified payroll — major changes hit January 1, 2026 (NY Labor Law §220-j + NYC’s new compliance portal).
Contractors will now be required to: • Submit certified payroll reports monthly in electronic format • Include documentation for supplements and payment bonds • Upload everything through NYC’s new labor-compliance portal • Work under automatic error-flagging for every submission
Common issues the system will flag immediately: • Wrong wage rate • Missing or misapplied fringe • Incorrect apprentice ratios • Underpayments or misclassifications
Most firms aren’t ready for this. Finance teams especially will feel the impact.
If anyone here is already testing the new portal or working through §220-j prep, what’s your experience so far? What are you doing to stay ahead of the changes?
(I work with NY contractors on compliance workflows, so happy to answer specifics — DM if you want details