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NJ Rates to Rise in 2024

Workers' Compensation

Raising and aggressively enforcing the minimum wage signals to employers and workers alike that New Jersey values its workforce,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. MINIMUM WAGE Under the law, some employers are allotted more time to reach the $15/hour minimum wage. hour, with employers able to claim a $9.87

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New Jersey’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $13/Hour for Most Employees on Jan. 1

Workers' Compensation

Under the law, seasonal and small employers were given until 2026 to reach $15 per hour to lessen the impact on their businesses. Employees who work on a farm for an hourly or piece-rate wage will see their minimum hourly wage increase to $11.05, up from $10.44. hour, with employers able to claim a $7.87