Salario Mínimo
• Actualmente el salario mínimo en New Jersey es de $8.38 la hora
y es revisado cada 1ro de enero tomando en cuenta el porcentaje de
infación. A partir del 1 de enero, 2017, el salario mínimo de New Jersey será $8.44 /hora.
• Si trabajas por propinas (por ejemplo un mesero o un trabajador agrícola), tú salario mínimo por hora no tiene que ser menor a $8.38. Sin embargo, si no puedes generar al menos $8.38 en propinas, tu patrón tiene que cubrir la diferencia.
Petition to Revise New Brunswick’s Sick Leave Ordinance Withdrawn
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—A petition to New Brunswick's paid sick leave ordinance that was meant to go to ballot in November has been withdrawn.
Advocates within the New Brunswick community had called for the petition to be withdrawn because it excluded temporary workers, who are a large part of New Brunswick's economy.
Saber es Poder: La InteracciĂłn con la PolicĂa
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Knowledge is Power: Interacting With Police
How Do I Report a Crime or Safety Concern?
ODASIS Works to Help Disadvantaged Students Succeed in Sciences
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The Rutgers Office for Diversity and Scholarship in the Sciences (ODASIS) began thirty years ago through the efforts of Dr. Francine Essien, a Black Rutgers biology professor.
She worked six or seven days a week, called students over winter break to encourage them, and was often the "anonymous donor" whose donations came in when money for books and stipends dwindled.
Hospital Raises $300K for Children with Special Needs at Johnson Park Event
PISCATAWAY, NJ—Over 2,200 people raised over $300,000 dollars for children with special needs at the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation's tenth annual "Walk 'n' Roll."
The walk took place at Johnson Park in Piscataway on May 21.
Many participants wore hats to commemorate the theme, "Hats Off!" and all enjoyed a free carnival following the walk.