Event Description
For New Jersey construction contractors, a Department of Labor audit is more than an inconvenience. It can disrupt operations, expose costly compliance gaps, and put your business under intense scrutiny.
Many audits are not triggered by intentional wrongdoing. They begin with routine payroll decisions, worker classification issues, or documentation gaps that quietly build over time.
This masterclass is designed to help contractors understand how DOL audits are triggered, where regulators focus first, and what practical steps can reduce risk before an investigation puts your business on the defensive.
What You Will Learn
During this session, we will cover:
• How construction companies unintentionally trigger DOL audits
• The most common worker classification issues regulators focus on first
• Where wage and hour exposure often hides, even in well-run businesses
• What employment records and documentation inspectors expect to see
• Practical steps contractors can take now to better protect their business
Who This Masterclass Is For:
This session is designed for New Jersey construction business owners and senior decision makers who:
- Employ workers and manage payroll, classifications, and documentation
- Use 1099 workers
- Are concerned about DOL audits, misclassification claims, or wage and hour exposure
- Want practical, business-focused guidance to reduce compliance risk
Presented By:
Mike Morea, Founder and Managing Member of Morea Law LLC
Mike advises New Jersey employers on workforce compliance, audits, and employee-related risk, with a focus on construction companies facing misclassification, wage and hour, and recordkeeping exposure. He brings nearly 30 years of experience helping business owners identify audit triggers early and put practical safeguards in place before regulators get involved