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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. The minimum hourly wage for these employees will increase to $11.90/hour