Working "Off the Clock" Before or After a Shift
Under New Jersey state law, employees must be paid for all hours worked. While federal law is a little more restrictive, employees are still entitled to be paid for all time spent on activities that are i… >
Are You Familiar with Restaurant Extra Work?
If you are a restaurant worker or bartender, it's important for you to know the difference between your regular job duties and "extra work." Extra work is a staffing solution designed to help resta… >
How Should I Be Paid If I Work in a Restaurant in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, restaurant workers are typically paid under specific wage laws. Here are the key points: Minimum Wage: As of 2023, the minimum wage in New Jersey is $14.13 per hour. This rate is subject to ch… >
Can My Employer Make Me Work Off the Clock in New Jersey?
No, your employer cannot legally make you work off the clock in New Jersey. Employees generally must be compensated for all hours worked. This includes any time spent on work-related tasks before or after their… >
Wage theft occurs when employers fail to pay workers the full wages they are legally entitled to. This can include not paying minimum wage, not paying for all hours worked, denying overtime pay, making improper… >
Can My Employer Make Me Work More than 40 Hours and Not Pay Overtime?
In most cases, your employer cannot legally make you work more than 40 hours a week without paying overtime in New Jersey. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New Jersey state law, non-exempt employee… >
The Importance of Documenting Your Hours
Even if you don't have records, you can still take action if your employer is not paying overtime in New Jersey. The law requires employers to keep accurate records of employees' work hours and wages. If you su… >
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for New Jersey Wage and Hour Law Violations
Ensuring fair compensation for employees is a cornerstone of labor laws in the United States, and each state has its own set of regulations to protect workers' rights. In New Jersey, the Wage and Hour Law estab… >
Rights That CAN'T Be Signed Away
As explained in earlier posts, many rights can be negotiated or signed away. Other rights can’t be given up, no matter what someone has you sign. Rights that can’t be signed away by employees… >
Rights That Can Be Signed Away - The Right to Work for a Competitor
In some situations, an employer can keep a worker from joining a competitor after leaving his or her job. Determining whether agreements like this are enforceable can be difficult and fact-sensitive. … >
