New Jersey Labor Law Updates

All businesses with employees in New Jersey are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.

 

Mandatory change(s) for the state of New Jersey

Date
Poster/Update
  • 12/2023

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Updated wage from $14.13 to $15.13
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  • 07/2022

    Family Medical Leave Act-Revised with new information on remedies for violations of the Act and retaliation, minor rewording of existing information, and added posting instructions.

  • 07/2022

    Discrimination Notice in Public Accommodations-Revised to add a summary of what the law means, clarification on what a place of public accommodation is, the addition of remedies for violations of this law, updated contact information and new department images.

  • 07/2022

    Discrimination Notice in Employment-Revised to add a summary of what the law means, clarification on who the law applies to, the addition of remedies for violations of this law, updated contact information and new department images.

  • 01/2022

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Revised with new minimum wage column for Long-Term Care Facility Direct Care Staff Members, removal of old rates, and a new minimum wage of $11.05 for Agricultural Employers. Also added new notes for the different minimum wage rates.

  • 10/2021

    Family Medical Leave Act-Added word “generally” to description: “generally entitles certain employees to take up to 12 weeks of family leave . ” Added information regarding care for a family member or someone with COVID-19. Added information regarding child state of emergency if school or place of care is closed due to an epidemic (i.e. COVID-19). Deleted phone numbers and addresses of offices -- but added new main contact phone number. Added QR code and new logo for NJ Division on Civil Rights. *2022 Poster is shipping now.

  • 05/2020

    Worker Misclassification Notice-Completely new poster required for the state of New Jersey.

  • 06/2019

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Revised with new minimum wage of $10.00 per hour effective July 1st, 2019.

  • 06/2019

    Family Medical Leave Act-Revised with adjusted information on how to file, new director/governor information, and a new revision date.

  • 06/2019

    Family Medical Leave Insurance-Completely revised notice with more information on the new effective date and how individuals can go about filing for benefits.

  • 12/2018

    Earned Sick Leave-Revised to include new information about when sick leave is available for use as well as a new website for the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

  • 09/2018

    Earned Sick Leave-Brand new poster explaining employee rights under the New Jersey Sick Leave Law.

  • 09/2018

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Updated with new 2019 minimum wage of $8.85 and revised to include new contact information for the NJ department of Labor.

  • 03/2018

    Discrimination Notice in Public Accommodations-Updated with the addition of "breastfeeding" as a protected category and a new revision date.

  • 03/2018

    Discrimination Notice in Employment-Updated with the addition of "breastfeeding" as a protected category and a new revision date.

  • 10/2017

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2018 minimum wage rate of $8.60 per hour, effective January 1, 2018.

  • 11/2016

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2017 minimum wage rate of $8.44, effective January 1, 2017.

  • 10/2014

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-New Jersey Minimum Wage - Updated to reflect new 2015 minimum wage rate of $8.38, effective January 1, 2015.

  • 12/2013

    Payment of Wages-Update includes new exemptions and the requirement of employers to provide employees at the time of hiring a required notice MW-400.

  • 12/2013

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Updated to reflect new 2014 minimum wage rate of $8.25, effective January 1, 2014.

  • 12/2013

    Gender Equity Notice-New notice included with New Jersey Labor Law Poster purchase to satisfy compliance requirements and notify employees that pay discrimination based on gender is prohibited.

  • 09/2013

    Safe Act-New mandatory update to poster on 09/2013 to reflect the addition of the New Jersey SAFE Act.

  • 11/2011

    Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Notice-New regulations for NJ now requires employers to post up information about maintaining and reporting employee benefits, wage and tax laws.

  • 07/2009

    Family Medical Leave Act-Newly added poster

  • 07/2009

    New Jersey Minimum Wage-Reflects new minimum wage rate of $7.25 an hour effective July 24, 2009

  • 11/2008

    Family Medical Leave Insurance-Newly added poster

Mandatory federal change(s)

Date
Poster/Update
  • 06/2023

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised with new information related to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective June 27, 2023 and a new revision date.

  • 05/2023

    Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.

  • 10/2022

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

  • 07/2016

    Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Update includes new regulation revisions as of August 2016 which includes text regarding nursing mothers and overtime rules.

  • 07/2009

    Wyoming Minimum Wage-The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25.

  • 11/2009

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Regulation.

  • 11/2008

    The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information.

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New Jersey Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:

  • Child Labor Law & Schedule of Hours of Labor of Minors (N.J.S.A. 34:2-21.5) You're required under New Jersey law to post information regarding child labor, and the schedule of hours of labors of minors. The easy-to-read, full color Complete New Jersey Labor Law Posters display this information clearly and in an organized manner. Post it in a conspicuous location.
  • Wage and Hour Abstract & Payment of Wages (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a21) You must inform all your employees about payment of wages, and keep records of any applicable wage orders and regulations. The Complete New Jersey Labor Law Posters provide this information in a clear, organized manner.
  • Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance (N.J.S.A. 43:21) The Complete New Jersey Labor Law Posters provide mandatory information regarding unemployment insurance benefits.
  • Equal Employment (NJ Admin. Code) Equal employment is the law, and you must post notices to this effect in the workplace. The Complete New Jersey Labor Law Posters fulfill this obligation on your behalf.
  • Family Leave Act (N.J.S.A. 34:11B-6) You must information your employees of their rights and entitlements under the Family Leave Act. The Complete New Jersey Labor Law Posters display this information for employees to review as required.
  • Workers Compensation You're required by law to inform your employees of their rights and benefits under Workers' Compensation law. The Complete New Jersey Labor Law Posters ensure that the information you provide is clearly accessible and accurate.
  • New Jersey No Smoking Poster Smoking is prohibited in the workplace. The Complete New Jersey Labor Law Posters inform all employees and visitors of your smoke-free policy.
  • Conscientious Employee / Whistleblower Protection Employees must be informed of their rights and protections with respect to conscientious employee/whistleblower protection laws. The New Jersey Complete Labor Law Poster provides this information. Simply post it in a conspicuous location.
  • Discrimination Notice In Public Accommodations It's against the law to discriminate in public accommodations. The New Jersey Complete Labor Law Poster displays mandatory information regarding this law, and reminds all employees and management of their obligation to operate in a discrimination-free manner.
  • Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
  • Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
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Minimum Wage Rates in New Jersey in 2024:

The state minimum wage rate will increase on January 1, 2024 to $15.13.

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Important Phone Numbers: State of New Jersey

  • Wage & Hour - (609) 292-2305
  • OSHA - (800) 321-6742
  • Workers' Compensation - (609) 292-1092
  • Unemployment Insurance - (609) 777-3200
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