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The third of three increases in the federal minimum
wage becomes effective July 24.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal minimum
wage rate will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour for
non-exempt employees.
Many states have minimum wage rates that are higher
than the federal wage rate. Employees that are subject to both the
federal and state minimum wage laws are entitled to the higher of
the two wage rates.
Laws and Regulations
Wage & Hour Disclaimer The Division of Wage and Hour
Compliance administers and enforces New Jersey State Labor Laws
by enforcing a minimum wage, methods of wage payment and by enforcing
the laws concerning the employment of children.
The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance regulates
the following workplace labor standards: MINIMUM WAGE - The New
Jersey State Wage and Hour Law establishes a minimum wage rate and
overtime rate for all workers in New Jersey that are covered by
the Act.
The current minimum wage rate in
New Jersey is $7.15 per hour.
Effective July 24, 2009, the minimum
wage rate will increase to $7.25 per hour.
http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/wagehour/lawregs/wage_and_hour_laws.html
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