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NJ S4958

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing exemption that allowed employers to pay workers under 18 years old less than minimum wage, requiring all minors to receive the full minimum wage

  • Extends overtime pay requirements (1.5x regular rate for hours over 40/week) to minors aged 16-18 who work up to 50 hours during summer months

  • Exempts minors and other employees working at summer camps, conferences, and retreats operated by nonprofit or religious organizations during June through September from overtime requirements

  • Codifies into statute two existing regulatory overtime exemptions: employees in seasonal amusement occupations, and skilled mechanics at auto dealerships or repair shops who are paid on flat/incentive rates with a guaranteed contractual hourly rate including overtime

  • Removes the provision allowing full-time students employed by their college or university to be paid only 85% of minimum wage, requiring them to receive the full minimum wage

Legislative Description

Requires payment of minimum wage to minors; requires payment of overtime to minors in certain circumstances; codifies certain exemptions to overtime payment requirements.

Labor

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor12/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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