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Since our post in March, 2015, we have received more frequent requests for consultations and representation from contractors facing audits and investigations relating to public works projects and possible violations of the N.J. Prevailing Wage Act. The Prevailing Wage Act applies to all contractors who perform any work on a […]

New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act: When Does an Employer Need to Pay Prevailing Wages and What are the Prevailing Wage Rates? The prevailing wage rate is designed to protect union contractors from non-union competitors who under-bid public works projects. The prevailing wage is a minimum wage rate required to be […]

Business owners frequently get tripped up with the payment of overtime wages to their employees. Often, failure to properly pay overtime to employees is for one of two reasons. First, many employers simply refuse to pay overtime, regardless of their knowledge of New Jersey Wage Payment and Wage and Hour […]

Injuries at work can happen in factories where employees operate or work with machines or potentially dangerous equipment.   They can also occur in offices, retail stores, warehouses, schools and just about any workplace environment where hazards can be found. Injuries may occur as a result of slip and fall accidents, […]