N.J. Admin. Code § 12:64-4.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 12:64-4.6 - Discharge or discrimination against worker making complaint

(a) A contractor who discharges or in any other manner discriminates against any worker because such worker has made any complaint to the contractor, to the contracting State agency, the State Treasurer, or to the Commissioner that the worker has not been paid monetary wages or fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Act, or because such worker has caused to be instituted, or is about to cause to be instituted, any proceeding under or related to the Act, or because such worker has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding, shall be guilty of a disorderly persons offense and shall, upon conviction therefore, be fined not less than $ 100.00, nor more than $ 1,000.

(b) As an alternative to, or in addition to, any sanctions imposed under (a) above, the Commissioner may under 34:11-56.6 6 assess and collect administrative penalties as provided for in 12:64-4.2.