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NJ S1646
NJ S1646Prohibits 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
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 employers from paying individuals less than the state minimum wage based on their age, disability, injury, or status as an apprentice, learner, or student, by eliminating the special licenses that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Wage and Hour Division (DOLWD) previously issued for this purpose. The bill also repeals the law that established these special certificates or licenses, and amends existing laws to remove references to these subminimum wage permits, including provisions related to tax credits for employing individuals under such permits and financial assistance for transportation for those in extended employment programs at sheltered workshops. The intent is to promote economic justice and pay parity for all workers, recognizing that paying subminimum wages can limit individuals' potential and allow businesses to profit from their labor. This act takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1646 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1646_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1646_I1.HTM |
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