Increases certain penalties for violations of wage and hour law.

This bill (S 2110) increases penalties for New Jersey employers who violate the state's wage and hour law, which governs minimum pay, recordkeeping, and overtime. It raises fines for first violations to $500-$1,000 (from $100-$1,000), second violations to $1,000-$2,000 (from $500-$1,000), and makes third violations a fourth-degree crime punishable by fines up to $10,000 or 18 months in jail. Employers who fail to pay required wages, falsify records, or obstruct enforcement face these enhanced penalties. The bill also authorizes the Labor Commissioner to impose administrative fines of up to $500 per violation after a hearing, with amounts based on factors like prior violations and business size.