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NJ S4237
NJ S4237Prohibits payment of subminimum wage due to age, disability, injury, or status as apprentice, learner, or student through special license issued by DOLWD.
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Introduced
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
In Committee
12/14/2023
12/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the payment of subminimum wages to individuals due to age, disability, injury, or status as an apprentice, learner, or student through the issuance of a special license from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Wage and Hour Division. It is the view of the sponsor that the elimination of subminimum wages is essential to promote economic justice and pay parity for all. In particular, persons with disabilities working under a special permit are limited from realizing their full potential while allowing providers and businesses to profit from their labor. This bill repeals the law establishing special certificates or licenses for the employment of individuals due to age, disability, injury, or status as an apprentice, learner, or student at wages lower than the minimum wage.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the payment of subminimum wages to individuals due to age, disability, injury, or status as an apprentice, learner, or student through the issuance of a special license from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Wage and Hour Division. It repeals the law that currently allows employers to pay certain workers less than the state's minimum wage under a special permit, as the sponsor believes the elimination of subminimum wages is essential to promote economic justice and pay parity for all. The bill aims to ensure that all workers, including those with disabilities, are able to realize their full potential without businesses profiting from their labor at a discounted rate.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 12/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S4237 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S4500/4237_I1.HTM |
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