New Jersey S2869 imposes civil penalties on employers who coerce employees based on immigration status to conceal violations of state wage, benefit.

New Jersey S2869 establishes penalties for employers who use coercion based on an employee's immigration status to hide violations of state employment laws. The bill defines "coercion" and "employee" and sets civil penalties for violations: $1,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second, and $10,000 for subsequent violations. These penalties apply in addition to any other penalties for employment law violations. The penalties are collected by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development.

New Jersey S2869 imposes civil penalties on employers who coerce employees based on immigration status to conceal violations of state wage, benefit.

New Jersey S2869 establishes penalties for employers who use coercion based on an employee's immigration status to hide violations of state employment laws. The bill defines "coercion" and "employee" and sets civil penalties for violations: $1,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second, and $10,000 for subsequent violations. These penalties apply in addition to any other penalties for employment law violations. The penalties are collected by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development.