"New Jersey Takes Action: 27 Boston Market Locations Shut Down Over Unpaid Wages and Worker Issues"
TL;DR
The New Jersey Department of Labor has temporarily closed down 27 Boston Market restaurants in the state due to multiple violations of workers' rights, including over $600,000 in unpaid wages owed to 314 employees. The state has also imposed nearly $2.6 million in penalties against the company. The investigation began after a worker filed a complaint, and subsequent complaints have been received regarding several Boston Market locations in New Jersey. The company has requested a hearing to challenge the state's findings.
Topics:businesslabor-rights#boston-market#labor-rights#new-jersey#stop-work-order#unpaid-wages#worker-rights
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