Linitos Construction halted for wage violations and improper worker classification; hearing set for October 17, 2024.
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has issued a stop-work order to Linitos Construction of Newfield, N.J., for multiple violations while performing work at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. The order, issued on September 20, 2024, halts the contractor’s operations on a store interior construction project due to violations of New Jersey’s labor laws.
Linitos Construction was found to have violated several key regulations, including failing to pay prevailing wages, late wage payments, improper employee classification, failure to register as a public works contractor, and issues with earned sick leave records and notification requirements. Three workers were affected by these violations.
The NJDOL has issued 177 stop-work orders since gaining expanded powers in 2019, which allow the agency to shut down work sites where labor violations are found. These orders aim to prevent the exploitation of workers and enforce compliance with state labor laws. Employers who receive a stop-work order may appeal the decision, and Linitos Construction has a hearing scheduled for October 17, 2024.