NJ S1520

Requires all minors to be paid the state minimum wage, eliminating the previous exception for workers under 18 who do not hold a special vocational school graduate permit.

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, with exceptions for those working at nonprofit or religious summer camps, conferences, and retreats.

Codifies an overtime exemption for employees engaged in seasonal amusement occupations.

Codifies an overtime exemption for skilled mechanics at auto dealerships or repair businesses who are paid on flat rate/incentive basis and guaranteed a contractual hourly rate that includes overtime pay at minimum wage or higher.

Allows full-time students, including minors, employed by their college or university to be paid the applicable minimum wage rate (removing the previous 85% allowance).