S 4958 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 8, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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