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A Guide To The Revised New Jersey Minimum Wage Law Posted on: March 26, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
New Jersey recently passed legislation to gradually increase its current minimum wage of $8.85 per hour to $15.00 per hour by 2024. Initially, the minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour on July 1, 2019. However, as with most laws, there are exceptions to the minimum wage increase schedule.
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new jersey, minimum wage, payroll, tipped employees, seasonal workers, small employers
Collect Call-in? Posted on: March 07, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Many employers ask that their employees be “on-call.” This usually means the employee is required to make a quick call to check-in to see if they have to come in to work. Most employers assume they don’t have to pay wages for that call, but in California, that widely held belief may be changing.
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payroll, on-call, california, reporting-time, scheduling
4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Payroll Company Posted on: February 28, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Payroll companies are often an invaluable resource in operating your business, but they can also be a source of frustration or, in the worst case scenario, potential legal exposure. Having worked with clients to help resolve payroll issues or defend litigation relating to payroll processing, we have a few helpful tips to ensure that your business is getting the most out of your payroll company and securing compliance with applicable employment laws.
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payroll, wages, regulations, minimum wage, employment