The "Farm Labor Equality Act."
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The Farm Labor Equality Act aims to improve working conditions for farmworkers in New Jersey. It modifies existing laws regarding the employment of minors, specifically extending a ban on child labor in agriculture until 2024 and then establishing new age limits and regulations for minors working in agricultural pursuits. The bill also updates minimum wage requirements for farmworkers and addresses overtime pay, with provisions for small employers and training wage programs. Finally, it creates and clarifies the roles of the Division of Public Employment Relations and the Division of Private Employment Dispute Settlement within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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