"New Jersey Takes Action: 27 Boston Market Locations Shut Down Over Unpaid Wages and Worker Issues"

The New Jersey Department of Labor has temporarily closed down 27 Boston Market restaurants in the state due to multiple violations of workers' rights, including over $600,000 in unpaid wages owed to 314 employees. The state has also imposed nearly $2.6 million in penalties against the company. The investigation began after a worker filed a complaint, and subsequent complaints have been received regarding several Boston Market locations in New Jersey. The company has requested a hearing to challenge the state's findings.