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NJ S4958
Bill
Status
12/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Cryan
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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