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NJ adds 4,900 jobs in August as unemployment hits 5%
Professional and business services led the state's gains, while the public sector recorded a 2,100 decrease.
NJ adds 7,500 jobs in July, public sector cuts offset gains
The private sector's additions helped balance losses as unemployment held steady at 4.9%, slightly above the national rate.
North Jersey company cited for workplace safety hazards
An inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of this Oakland business led to 32 citations for serious violations and an assessment of $256,931 in proposed penalties.
Restaurant chain’s $11M in owed back wages includes South Jersey location
Plaza Azteca will pay more than 1,000 employees across seven states following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
DOL recovers nearly $25K from NJ Dairy Queen
According to authorities, the owner violated child labor laws by having nearly two dozen 15-year-old employees work shifts longer than three hours on school days and until as late at 10 p.m. during the academic year.
DOL recovers $300K in back wages, damages from Fort Lee restaurant
An investigation determined this Main Street operator violated the Fair Labor Standards Act, shortchanging 63 workers.
North Jersey restaurant owner failed to cooperate with look at pay practices, DOL says
As part of an investigation that began in November 2020, the owner of the eateries in Teaneck, Elmwood Park and Paterson was arrested Dec. 15.
