Allows certain parties to sue construction company for commission of or alleged commission of various actions.
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Overview
This bill allows construction companies, contractors, and subcontractors to sue other parties in New Jersey for various wrongdoings, including wage theft, misclassification of employees, tax fraud, and violations of consumer protection laws. The suing party must provide 30 days’ notice to the defendant and the Department of Labor, and the court can award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to the winning plaintiff. This legislation aims to provide a legal avenue for addressing issues of malfeasance within the construction industry.
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M. Ruiz
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