Navigating New Jersey’s Aggressive New Wage Theft Law

Enacted August 6, 2019, New Jersey's Wage Theft Law has transformed the state's wage and hour laws into some of the most robust in the country. With most components taking immediate effect, employers with operations in New Jersey should be mindful of potential civil and criminal actions stemming from noncompliance. The speakers will discuss steps employers can take in light of these sweeping amendments to the state's wage and hour laws.

Topics to be discussed:

• Employer notice requirement
• Statute of limitations and liquidated damages
• Consequences for failure to maintain proper records
• Anti-retaliation provisions
• Enhanced criminal penalties and individual liability
• "Pattern of wage nonpayment"
• Expanded joint and successor liabilities
• Increased authority of the Commissioner in wage collection actions

Time:

10:00 - 11:00 am PT
11:00 am - 12:00 pm MT
12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
1:00 - 2:00 pm ET