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Six contracting companies are being sued over labor violations during construction of a luxury high-rise at 88 Regent Street in Jersey City. The general contractor and five subcontractors are accused of hiring a minor, failing to pay overtime and minimum wage, denying earned sick leave, and misclassifying workers. A 2021 inspection revealed widespread violations, with $1.3 million later found to be owed in back wages and penalties. State officials say these six companies refused to comply with labor laws, unlike others involved in the project. The lawsuit demands full compensation for workers and aims to crack down on construction fraud.