The New Jersey Appellate Division recently provided helpful guidance on the contours of sales commissions and, as defined under the Wage Payment Law (WPL), “supplementary incentives.” In a published decision issued June 24,...more
The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that amendments to the state’s wage and hour laws passed in 2019 cannot be applied retroactively. As a result, the provisions in the amendments — including imposition of liquidated...more
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law on July 24 that was designed to increase protections for service workers when a change in ownership occurs at their place of work.
The “Service Worker Retention Law”...more
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has amended the state’s unemployment compensation laws and expanded the list of scenarios making workers eligible to apply for unemployment benefits. Signed April 24, 2023, Bill A4772/S3215...more
Earlier this month in Maia v. IEW Construction Group, the New Jersey Appellate Division confronted a critical issue concerning this state’s wage and hour laws. The case centered on amendments passed by the state Legislature...more
New Jersey’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $14.13 per hour effective January 1, 2023, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development. That is a $1.13 increase from 2022.
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