In our previous post, we discussed which major federal employment laws are triggered based upon the number of employees a business has. This post outlines which New Jersey employment laws are triggered as a business grows and hires more employees.
Read MoreNew York amended its criminal laws, effective September 6, 2023, to include wage theft as one of the types of activities included in the definition of the crime of larceny. In New York, larceny can carry a prison sentence from one to 25 years, depending on seriousness of the offense.
Read MoreOn August 8, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) launched the Workplace Accountability in Labor List, known as the “WALL.” Starting in September 2023, the NJDOL will post a list of businesses on the WALL that have outstanding liabilities for state wage, benefit, or tax laws enforced by the NJDOL. The WALL will be updated monthly.
Read MoreOn August 6, 2019, New Jersey Lt. Governor Shiela Oliver signed into law yet another expansion of New Jersey’s employment laws. Notably, this latest amendment increases the potential criminal penalties and civil liabilities for employers that violate the state’s wage and hour laws. Most of the amendments went into effect immediately.
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