Wage & Hour Security through Employment Contract
Employer responsibilities in the State of New Jersey are quite in-depth and vivid. Insurance requirements, wage and hour compliance, prevailing wage, safety in workplace are some of the essential official contributions from them. There are labor laws enforced by NJ Department of Labor and Work Force Development that deals with wage and hour law, wage payment law, child labor Law etc.
For every employee of New Jersey it is really crucial to know your rights. Make sure you are not deprived of anything out of those benefits as well as abide by the rules and restrictions prevailing there in the employment contract. The division of wage and hour compliance controls the following workplace labor standards, few of which have been coined here:
Minimum Wage: Effective wage rate is $7.25 per hour effective from 24th July, 2009
Overtime wage rate: In excess of 40 working hours, the payment would be time x one half per hour for actual working hour.
Unpaid wages: To avoid illegal deduction of wages because of breakage, spillage or cash shortages
Fringe Benefits: Payment of holidays, vacation, sick leave, personal days and reimbursement of certain expenses
Mandatory Overtime Restriction: Only applies to health care workers where certain hourly employees have to work overtime
Employment of Minors: Issue of proper employment certificates for all minors under 18 years age
Farm Labor: It includes registration of crew leaders, authorizing investigation and site inspection of migrant farm labor camps, drinking water, toilet facilities, contractors, growers, food processors etc.
Sheltered workshop: Employment authorization to individuals with disabilities by charitable organization or institution at a rate less than the minimum wage. This requires the issue of special permit with the detailed duration, type of work and payment of proportionate wages.
Now if you are one of the victimized employees cheated by your employer, you need to acknowledge filing a wage claim to start the first process. If you are not sure whether The Division of wage and Labour would be able to help you then contact a city base local attorney for assistance. He can easily guide you how to claim file anonymously and fill up the claim forms. It is advisable to get your employment contract verified by an attorney so that you can enjoy all the additional benefits from your employer.
Counselor Contact:
An employment rights law firm in New Jersey, “Console Law Offices” deals in employment contract compliance cases. They have been offering great consultation services to clients and supported by experienced attorneys.