NJ S2758

Construction industry employers must conspicuously post notifications in all workplaces informing employees of their rights to unemployment benefits, minimum wage, overtime, and other federal and state workplace protections under the Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act

Employers must provide written copies of the notification to workers within 30 days of the form being issued, at the time of hiring for new employees, and upon request by any worker

Notifications must include contact information (phone, mail, and email) for workers to file complaints or report potential violations to the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development

Notices must be posted in English, Spanish, and any other language the commissioner determines is the first language of a significant number of workers in the state

Violations constitute a disorderly persons offense with civil penalties of up to $1,500 for a first violation and up to $5,000 for subsequent violations within five years, with collected penalties funding the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance