BostonLabor Lawyer.

HOME

February 06, 2012

Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:

Zip Code:

Labor Law News

New Jersey Minimum Wage Laws

The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance enforces New Jersey State Labor Laws by enforcing a minimum wage, methods of wage payment and by enforcing the laws concerning the employment of children.

The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance regulates the following workplace labor standards:

MINIMUM WAGE - The New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law establishes a minimum wage rate and overtime rate for all workers in New Jersey that are covered by the Act.

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE - On April 12, 2005, Acting Governor Richard J. Codey signed legislation increasing New Jersey's hourly minimum wage. The first raise will be effective on October 1, 2005, when the hourly minimum wage will increase from the current $5.15 to $6.15. The next raise will be effective on October 1, 2006, when it will increase to $7.15 per hour.

Contact our Boston Labor Law Lawyer Now!

	Newsroom
	News about Labor Law cases in Boston and nationwide: U.S. Labor Department's OSHA Issues Multiple Safety Citations The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $56,000 in fines against industrial gear manufactu... Read more > U.S. Labor Department Announces $4.4 Million Grant To Assist Mississippi Workers The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $4,433,754 grant, with an initial release of $1,477,077, to provide employment-related assistance to... Read more > 2005 Labor Budget Will Enhance Labor Law Enforcement WASHINGTON—U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officials said today they will continue to focus on targeted enforcement and on compliance assistance to ... Read more > More Labor Law News >

Labor Law Terms

Today's Terms

National Labor Relations Board

Definition:
Any complaints or questions concerning unfair practices involving unions should be directed to the NLR Board.

Reasonableness

Definition:
Although a certain rule might have been stated, one still needs to ask the question, for instance, "Was it reasonable to fire an employee for selling CDs in the breakroom"?

Workers compensation

Definition:
This law assures to pay damages to any employee who has suffered injuries due to an accident at the worksite.

More Labor Law Terms >

Labor Law Resources

Search Labor Law resources in our resource center:

More Resources >

Labor Law Hot Topics

Topics Related to Labor Law:

Collective Bargaining
Discrimination law
Employment Agreements
Employment Litigation
Fair Labor Standards Act
Labor relations
Mediation
Occupational safety & health
OFCCP
Strike Support
Wrongful Discharge

Boston Labor-Law Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Labor-Law attorney you should contact our Labor-Law Attorney as soon as possible:

Amherst
Attleboro
Beverly
Boston
Brighton
Brockton
Chelsea
Everett
Fitchburg
Framingham
Holyoke
Lawrence
Leominster
Lynn

Malden
Marlborough
Medford
Methuen
New Bedford
Peabody
Pittsfield
Plymouth
Quincy
Revere
Salem
Taunton
Westfield
Woburn

Legal Disclaimers
All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. The information provided on Boston Labor Lawyer.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms and Conditions.

Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep

This site is part of the LawFirms.com Network
©2012 ExpertHub, wholly owned subsidiary of MoxyMedia, Inc.