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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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Labor Law Terms

Today's Terms

Central bank

Definition:
A country's principal monetary authority, responsible for such key functions as issuing currency and regulating the supply of credit in the economy.

Bond

Definition:
A certificate reflecting a firm's promise to pay the holder a periodic interest payment until the date of maturity and a fixed sum of money on the designated maturing date.

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.

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