[Podcast] Stop Work Orders: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know w/Jay Sabin & Ashley L. Matias
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6/19/2025
In this episode of Brach Eichler Talks, attorneys Jay Sabin and Ashley L. Matias discuss the increasing use of Stop Work Orders by the New Jersey Department of Labor and what that means for contractors and business owners. The conversation covers how these orders are issued, the role of wage and hour compliance, and the legal implications of worker misclassification under the ABC test.
With Stop Work Orders now being issued roughly every 10 days—most frequently to contractors—this episode offers a closer look at the enforcement trends and the potential operational and financial impact on businesses across the state.
🎧 Tune in for an in-depth discussion of this growing enforcement tool and how it’s reshaping business practices in New Jersey.
For more information or assistance, please contact:
– Jay Sabin, Esq., Member, Labor & Employment Practice, at jsabin@bracheichler.com, 917-596-8987, or https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/jay-sabin/
– Ashley L. Matias, Esq., Associate, Labor & Employment Practice, at amatias@bracheichler.com, 973-364-8330, or https://www.bracheichler.com/professionals/ashley-l-matias/
To read the full New Jersey Law Journal article, visit https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2025/03/17/njdols-authority-to-issue-stop-work-orders/
*This is intended to provide general information, not legal advice. Please contact the authors if you need specific legal advice.
Jay Sabin
Member
Labor and Employment, Cannabis Industry
917.596.8987 · 973.618.5907 Fax
jsabin@bracheichler.com
Ashley L. Matias
Associate
Labor and Employment
973-364-8330 · 973-618-5997 Fax
amatias@bracheichler.com
