New online labor law hub helps workers, employers and volunteers understand wage laws, overtime rules and workplace protections before World Cup events begin in East Rutherford.
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has launched a new online resource hub for workers, employers, volunteers and community organizations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in New Jersey. The state said the hub is meant to explain labor laws and workplace protections before tournament activity begins in New Jersey on June 13 and continues through the July 19 final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.
The department said the World Cup is expected to increase demand in industries including hotels, restaurants, transportation and hospitality. The new site includes guidance for employers on wage and hour laws, worker classification, business registration and compliance, along with worker-facing information on pay, overtime, workplace protections and how to file complaints.
The worker resource page lists New Jersey’s minimum wage at $15.92 per hour as of January 1, 2026. It also says most hourly workers must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. For tipped workers, the state lists a minimum cash wage of $6.05 per hour, with tips and cash wages together required to equal at least the full state minimum wage.
The site also tells workers that employers may not keep tips, may not retaliate against employees who report violations and may not misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid legal responsibilities. The department says it does not ask workers about immigration or citizenship status when investigating labor complaints.
The state also included information on human trafficking reporting, hotel panic-device protections and multilingual outreach materials for community organizations. Workers who believe they are being exploited during World Cup-related work can file a complaint with the Department of Labor or contact the state’s human trafficking hotline.