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New Jersey Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a
New Jersey minimum wage ($15.13/hr) reached statutory milestone under 2019 legislation. Mandatory Earned Sick Leave Act applies.
Employee Statutory Rights (NJ)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $15.13/hr ($5.26 tipped direct rate).
- ✓ Earned Sick Leave Act: 1 hour accrued paid sick leave per 30 hours worked (up to 40h/yr).
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (NJ)
- § Pay tipped workers at least $5.26/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide written Earned Sick Leave notice upon hire.
- § Comply with strict state paystub disclosure requirements.
New Jersey Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in New Jersey for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a, the 2026 minimum wage in New Jersey is $15.13 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does New Jersey mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
New Jersey follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in New Jersey take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
New Jersey permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $9.87/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $5.26/hr.
Common New Jersey Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls below $15.13/hr.
Restricting earned sick leave usage for legitimate employee health needs.
Misclassifying delivery drivers as independent contractors.
Did Your Employer Violate New Jersey Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a
Based on New Jersey labor code standards (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in New Jersey
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & NJ Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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