Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.
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Overview
This bill requires employers in New Jersey to pay minimum wage to minors and overtime to minors in certain circumstances. It codifies existing exemptions to overtime payment requirements, including those for bona fide executives, motor vehicle salesmen, and seasonal amusement occupations. The bill also increases the minimum wage annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) and clarifies the application of overtime rules for training wage employees. It amends existing law to ensure consistent application of wage and hour regulations for minors.
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Joseph Cryan
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