Increases certain penalties for violations of wage and hour law.

This bill increases penalties for employers who violate New Jersey's wage and hour law. For first violations, fines rise from $100-$1,000 to $500-$1,000; for second violations, they increase to $1,000-$2,000. Third or subsequent violations become a fourth-degree crime punishable by fines of $2,000-$10,000 or up to 18 months in prison. The bill also authorizes the Labor Commissioner to impose administrative penalties up to $250 for first violations and $500 for repeat violations, considering factors like employer history and business size. It directly affects employers who underpay workers, falsify records, or obstruct wage law enforcement.