Nine More Companies Owe Over $900,000 in Wages and Taxes, Added to New Jersey’s ‘Wall of Shame
The New Jersey Labor Department has announced the addition of nine businesses to its list of companies that owe money in unpaid wages, fines, and penalties. This list is officially known as the Workplace Accountability in Labor List, or “The WALL.” This latest update, released this week, highlights a growing number of businesses failing to meet their financial obligations.
The nine businesses added to the list this March owe a combined total of $906,976. This includes amounts for unpaid wages to workers, fines, and penalties for failure to comply with state tax laws, such as the New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act.
With these additions, the WALL now features a total of 253 businesses that owe a whopping $24.7 million. This includes both unpaid wages to workers and owed taxes or other contributions to the state. The initiative, which began in September 2023, aims to publicly shame businesses that do not pay their employees fairly or comply with tax regulations.
Since its launch, the program has recovered a substantial amount of money. The New Jersey Labor Department has successfully retrieved $613,208.63 in outstanding liabilities from businesses either already posted on the WALL or those warned they would be added unless they resolved their debts. This recovery is a step toward holding businesses accountable for their financial responsibilities, especially towards their workers.
The program not only names the businesses but also imposes a major consequence: any company listed on the WALL is prohibited from entering into contracts with any state, county, or local government until they clear their debts in full. This means that companies could lose out on valuable business opportunities if they fail to settle their financial obligations.
According to officials, businesses are given multiple notices before being added to the list. The state ensures that companies are aware of their debts and have time to address the issues before their name is publicly posted. This transparency is intended to encourage businesses to settle outstanding liabilities and avoid the negative publicity associated with being added to the WALL.
Interestingly, not all businesses on the list are based in New Jersey. In fact, some of the newly added businesses are from outside the state, demonstrating that the initiative reaches beyond New Jersey’s borders in its efforts to enforce fair wage and tax practices.
New Additions to the WALL – March 2025:
- Artec Group Corp
Location: Orange and Montville, NJ
Total owed: $122,730.91 - Charleston Tile and Stone Corporation
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ
Total owed: $136,606.99 - Coronel Construction Services, LLC
Location: Newark, NJ
Total owed: $25,800 - Fat Snax Incorporated
Location: Brooklyn, NY and Moraga, CA
Total owed: $66,128.47 - Honeyware Manufacturing, Inc.
Location: Kearny, NJ
Total owed: $18,673.10 - Northeast Sweeping LLC
Location: Nutley, NJ
Total owed: $68,619.72 - Pinnacle Freight Lines, Inc.
Location: Brookville, NY, Secaucus, NJ, and Kearny, NJ
Total owed: $320,093.55 - RIS Construction Corp
Location: Montclair, NJ
Total owed: $78,560
The Growing Impact of The WALL:
The growing number of businesses on the WALL serves as a reminder of the importance of fair business practices, especially regarding the payment of wages and compliance with tax laws. The public shaming aspect of the initiative, along with the potential to lose out on government contracts, provides a significant incentive for businesses to settle their debts.
The New Jersey Labor Department continues to monitor the situation and add businesses to the list when necessary. As the initiative progresses, officials hope to encourage more businesses to adhere to labor laws and avoid the penalties associated with being on the WALL.
For now, businesses listed have time to clear their debts and remove their names from the WALL. However, those who fail to act may find themselves facing continued public scrutiny and the inability to contract with government entities, which could seriously affect their business operations.
The effort has already helped New Jersey recover over $600,000, a clear sign of the initiative’s effectiveness in improving compliance with labor and tax laws. The labor department will continue to update the list, keeping the public informed and businesses on their toes.
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