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New Jersey Supreme Court Confirms: Commissions Are Wages Under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law

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In a decision with significant implications for employers and employees alike, the New Jersey Supreme Court on March 17, 2025, clarified that commissions constitute wages under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (“NJWPL”)....more

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New Jersey Supreme Court Finds Commissions Are Considered “Wages” Under State Law

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On March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that commissions are considered “wages” under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (“NJWPL”). This critical decision clarifies that commissions are direct monetary compensation...more

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Uncharted Territory: Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Ordinance

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The City of Seattle’s Minimum Wage Ordinance is set to take effect April 1, 2015.  When it does, Seattle will have the highest minimum wage in the nation, outpacing larger metropolises like San Francisco and New York City....more

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California Supreme Court Limits the Use of California's Commissioned Salesperson Exemption

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The California Supreme Court recently released an important decision regarding California's "commissioned salesperson" exemption. To qualify for this exemption to California's overtime laws, an employee must: (1) earn at...more

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