Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.
This bill requires New Jersey employers to pay minors (under age 18) at least the state minimum wage and overtime pay (1.5 times regular rate) for hours worked beyond 40 in a week. It specifically applies to minor employees in covered jobs, codifying existing exemptions from overtime rules - such as farm work, certain sales roles, and mechanics paid on a flat rate with guaranteed minimum pay. The bill updates wage requirements to align with annual inflation adjustments and maintains current minimum wage rates for minors. It does not change general overtime rules for adult workers but clarifies protections for minor employees.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025
Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joe Cryan
DDemocratic
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