Prohibits payment of subminimum wage due to age, disability, injury, or status as apprentice, learner, or student through special license issued by DOLWD.
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Overview
This bill prohibits employers in New Jersey from paying subminimum wages to individuals based on their age, disability, injury, or status as an apprentice, learner, or student. This prohibition applies to special licenses issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). The bill aims to promote economic justice and ensure equal pay for all workers, addressing concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable populations in employment programs. It also repeals existing legislation that authorized these special permits.
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