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New Jersey Minimum Wage Laws

The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance enforces New Jersey State Labor Laws by enforcing a minimum wage, methods of wage payment and by enforcing the laws concerning the employment of children.

The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance regulates the following workplace labor standards:

MINIMUM WAGE - The New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law establishes a minimum wage rate and overtime rate for all workers in New Jersey that are covered by the Act.

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE - On April 12, 2005, Acting Governor Richard J. Codey signed legislation increasing New Jersey's hourly minimum wage. The first raise will be effective on October 1, 2005, when the hourly minimum wage will increase from the current $5.15 to $6.15. The next raise will be effective on October 1, 2006, when it will increase to $7.15 per hour.

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	News about Labor Law cases in Maine and nationwide: EEOC And BNSF Railway Agree To Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit For $800,000 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced that they had agreed to settle an age discrimina... Read more > U.S. Labor Department Cites Dover, Ohio, Pallet Manufacturer For Safety Violations The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $157,200 in fines against Inca Presswood Pallets L... Read more > U.S. Labor Secretary Announces Grant to Aid Dislocated Workers in Massachusetts WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao recently issued a grant of $2,281,237, with an initial increment of $1,110,464, to assist appro... Read more > More Labor Law News >

Labor Law Terms

Today's Terms

Laissez-faire

Definition:
French phrase meaning "leave alone." In economics and politics, a doctrine that the economic system functions best when there is no interference by government.

Workers compensation

Definition:
This law assures to pay damages to any employee who has suffered injuries due to an accident at the worksite.

Salting

Definition:
This term refers to union organizers that obtain jobs with non-union workers in order to then form a union with those new co-workers.

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Labor Law Hot Topics

Topics Related to Labor Law:

Collective Bargaining
Discrimination law
Employment Agreements
Employment Litigation
Fair Labor Standards Act
Labor relations
Mediation
Occupational safety & health
OFCCP
Strike Support
Wrongful Discharge

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Lewiston
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Waterville
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Windham

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