Labor officials in New Jersey have lifted a stop-work order that had temporarilyThe Department of Labor
on Aug. 15 against 27 restaurants across the state after an investigation found multiple violations of workers’ rights. The state also imposed nearly $2.6 million in penalties against the firm. after the 314 employees received all their back pay, officials announced late Thursday.
The Associated Press sent an email seeking comment Friday to Boston Market’s corporate office in Golden, Colo. There are 31 Boston Market restaurants in New Jersey and 310 nationwide, according to its website.State officials have said the investigation began in November, when a worker at a restaurant in Mercer County filed a complaint with the labor department. Subsequently, nearly three dozen additional complaints were received naming several Boston Market locations in New Jersey.
The labor department’s initial findings included citations for unpaid or late payment of wages, hindering the investigation, failure to pay minimum wage, records violations and failure to pay earned sick leave.
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