The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) is committed to worker protection, and a recent action in Jersey City underscores a key enforcement tool: stop-work orders. These orders can be issued when employers fail to comply with state laws and regulations, particularly those designed to protect workers
Stop-work orders are initiated by the NJDOL to halt work that exploits workers or is noncompliant with state laws
The key takeaway here is unambiguous: New Jersey employers must prioritize obtaining and maintaining workers' compensation insurance. This isn't just a suggestion; it's a legal requirement that the NJDOL actively enforces to safeguard employees. Failure to comply can lead to costly penalties and immediate operational shutdowns.
The authority for stop-work orders in New Jersey, including for violations related to workers' compensation insurance, can be found in the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 12:170-1.1 et seq.) and N.J.S.A. 34:1A-1.1 et seq.These statutes and regulations empower the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to issue stop-work orders for various violations, including the failure to maintain workers' compensation coverage.
For information on worker benefits and protections in New Jersey, you can visit myworkrights.nj.gov
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*Jon L. Gelman of Wayne, NJ, is the author of NJ Workers' Compensation Law (West-Thomson-Reuters) and co-author of the national treatise Modern Workers' Compensation Law (West-Thomson-Reuters). For over five decades, the Law Offices of Jon Gelman 1.973.696.7900
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