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ArtsPayNJ Educational Offerings Archives

2024 Recorded Archives

Wage and Hour Essentials: Employee Classification and Overtime Rules for New Jersey Arts Organizations

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

ArtsPay NJ Data shows that a majority of arts workers work more than 40 hours per week, but an small minority are eligible for overtime pay at their organization. In addition, upcoming changes to federal labor laws will adjust the salary threshold for overtime eligibility which could impact many arts organizations.

This informative session led by Amy Vasquez of the Employers Association of New Jersey, will help clarify the laws in our state related to Wage and Hour, Wage Payment and Wage Theft. Designed to familiarize you with how these laws apply to your employees and highlight common pitfalls to avoid, this session will cover Minimum Wage, Overtime, Employee Classification, Wage Payment Requirements, Wage Theft Law, Earned Sick Leave.

Offering Retirement Benefits at Arts Organizations

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

The ArtsPay data showed that only 38% of arts organizations offer retirement plans, and only 28% offer a match. New rules in New Jersey went into effect in September 2024, requiring employers with 25 employees to offer access to a retirement plan, and many organizations with smaller staffs are also eager to find ways to offer this to their employees.

This conversation will feature the expertise of Todd Hassler (director of the NJ Secure Choice program), James O’Doneghue (from Benefits Consulting Group), John McEwen (New Jersey Theatre Alliance) and managers from arts organizations that have successfully implemented retirement plans at their companies to discuss affordable, simple, and compliant paths to offering retirement benefits at your organization.