Not all employees working in New Jersey covered by the laws enforced by the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance does not have jurisdiction over state, county or municipal government, or Board of Education employees, except under the Child Labor Law. These employees fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Wage and Hour Division and must contact the U.S. Department of Labor at (609) 989-2247 or (609) 989-2248.
Claims be filed anonymously, if the claim is filed anonymously the person filing the claim will not receive any information about the claim unless a resolution is reached and wages due are sent as part of the resolution.
During a regular field investigation, staff in Wage and Hour Compliance will try not to reveal the complainant's identity. However, once the case is investigate and closed, you have the right, under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), to request all information on the claim.
Only individuals may file a wage claim; groups of employees cannot. Each individual must complete a separate form.
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