Stop-Work Order Bill Awaits Signature by New Jersey Governor

The head of New Jersey’s workers’ compensation division could begin issuing stop-work orders against contractors for misrepresenting employee headcounts under a bill awaiting signature by Gov. Jon Corzine.

The bill,

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