This New Jersey bill creates a tax credit program for businesses that hire workers under the age of 18. The measure is designed to help employers offset increased costs associated with recent minimum wage laws by reimbursing them for the difference between current required wages and what was previously paid. Eligible companies can apply for these credits against their state business or income taxes for tax years before January 1, 2032, and 2034. The amount of the credit is calculated based on the specific wage increases mandated by law compared to prior payments for those young employees.
This bill (A4413) expands an existing exemption from New Jersey's minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for summer camp workers. It specifically adds two groups to the exemption: employees under age 22 enrolled in school (high school, college, or vocational training) working at private summer camps, and all employees at "resident summer camps" (overnight camps) for overtime pay during June, July, August, and September. Currently, only nonprofit/religious camps were exempt; this bill extends the exemption to these new categories while keeping the existing exemption for nonprofit/religious camps intact. The exemption applies only to the summer months and does not affect minimum wage requirements for these workers.
S 3604 exempts specific workers and organizations from New Jersey's Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights. The bill adds exemptions for family members, house sitters, pet sitters, dog walkers, home-based business workers (like day-care providers), home repair contractors, state employees, kinship guardians, licensed health aides, and home care agencies when using licensed workers. This means these excluded groups are no longer covered by the bill's labor standards, such as minimum wage, overtime, and anti-discrimination protections. The bill does not affect protections for other domestic workers who remain subject to the law.
This bill prohibits New Jersey cities, counties, and their agencies from enacting minimum wage increases or mandatory paid sick leave requirements for private employers, including contractors and vendors working with local governments. It declares any local ordinance on these employment conditions "null and void," requiring the state to set uniform standards instead of allowing local variations. The bill does not change the existing state minimum wage (currently set at $15.00/hour for most workers by 2028), but prevents local governments from imposing higher rates or additional paid leave rules. It directly affects local governments' authority and private employers operating within the state.
This bill classifies golf caddies who perform services for compensation on a golf course as independent contractors under New Jersey state law, rather than employees. It exempts caddies from coverage under key state employment laws, including unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, minimum wage requirements, and state income tax obligations. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage and directly affects caddies by removing them from these employment protections and tax systems. The legislation is currently pending in the Senate Labor Committee.
This bill (S 108) allows minors aged 14-15 to work until 11 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. during the summer period from Memorial Day through October 1, with written permission from a parent or guardian. It specifically applies to retail settings like restaurants and supermarkets, as well as roles like little league umpires. The bill does not change total weekly work hours, prohibited occupations, or required rest periods for minors. Current law already permits 14-15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. during this timeframe, so this amendment extends the evening window by two hours. It affects minor workers in seasonal retail and service jobs during summer months, with no broader policy changes to labor regulations.
