The NJDOL will investigate your claim and determine whether your employer owes you compensation.  If the investigation is resolved in your favor, the NJDOL notifies the employer of the amount owing, which the employer can pay to you or to the NJDOL, which will send the payment to you.  If the investigation is unfavorable, we can appeal through a wage collection proceeding if the amount owed to you is less than $30,000. Our wage and hour lawyers can walk you through other options that may be available based on the specific facts of your case.