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 […]
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Overtime – Which Employees Are Entitled To It And How Much Do They Get?
February 13, 2015 | by Andrew BernsBusiness 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 […]
Accidents At Work: Workers’ Compensation 101
November 13, 2014 | by Thomas F. Dorn, JrInjuries 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, […]
The employment interview process is a minefield. Interviewers must be able to recognize the potential hazards while getting the information the employer most desires to determine whether the applicant is the right person for the position. Many employers are aware of the obvious interview questions to avoid. However, many seemingly […]