Boston Residents Jobs Policy
The Boston Residents Jobs Policy (BRJP) office works to increase employment opportunities for Boston residents, people of color, and women on private and public development projects in the City of Boston. The office also monitors the compliance of developers and contractors with employment standards and prevailing wage requirements.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
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43 Hawkins Street
Boston, MA 02114
Boston Residents Jobs Policy
The Boston Residents Jobs Policy (BRJP) was established in 1983 to set employment standards for Boston residents, people of color, and women construction workers on city-covered construction projects.
Policy and Additional Information:
Employment Standards
Private development projects over 50,000 square feet and all public development projects must meet the following employment standards:
- at least 51% of the total work hours of journey people and 51% of the total work hours of apprentices in each trade must go to Boston residents
- at least 40% of the total work hours of journey people and 40% of the total work hours of apprentices in each trade must go to people of color, and
- at least 12% of the total work hours of journey people and 12% of the total work hours of apprentices in each trade must go to women.
Resources for Contractors
Use these resources to ensure compliance with the Boston Residents Jobs Policy.
For additional information on contractor prevailing wage responsibilities, visit the MA Attorney General's Office (AGO) website.
Videos showing how to use salesforce for reporting and payroll
Submit this form to hire diverse talent from the BRJP Jobs Bank
Use this tool to search for a Contractor ID
This packet covers what is needed to comply with the BRJP requirements
Weekly Certified Payroll Report and Workforce Participation Form
MA Department of Labor Standards Prevailing Wage Program website
Resources for Job Seekers
THE BOSTON RESIDENTS JOBS BANK
The Jobs Bank was established by the Boston Residents Jobs Policy as a referral source for Boston residents, people of color, and women to access employment opportunities in construction on city-covered projects. The Jobs Bank works closely with contractors, local unions, and community organizations to identify placement opportunities. In addition to job opportunities, the Jobs Bank has information on training programs, union opportunities, job fairs, and other resources.
SIGN UP ONLINE for the Jobs Bank
You will be contacted by the Jobs Bank via email after you submit the form. Please be sure to select all the relevant trade skills. The Jobs Bank will make referrals to hiring contractors based on your experience and interests.
Please note: When you sign up for the Jobs Bank, your contact information will be made available to registered contractors and organizations for potential job and/or training opportunities.
Boston Employment Commission
The Ordinance and the Mayor's Executive Order established the Boston Employment Commission (BEC) as the liaison committee to make recommendations to the BRJP and BPDA regarding enforcement of the Ordinance.
The commission meets the third Wednesday of every month online via Zoom to review BRJP and BPDA reports. The commission is made up of seven members selected by the Mayor.
Boston Residents Jobs Policy Compliance Data
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Still have questions? Contact:
Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
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43 Hawkins Street
Boston, MA 02114
