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Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

My Work Rights

Information for Employers

Understand work rights and benefits in New Jersey.
Retaliation against employees is unlawful,
regardless of their immigration status.

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Minimum wage, payments, and overtime

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Worker misclassification: contractors vs. employees

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Contributions for Unemployment, Temporary Disability, and Family Leave

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Hiring minors

Register with our new system for Working Papers for Minors

Working Papers FAQs

Child labor laws, including employer requirements and permitted jobs

Worker protections

Temporary workers

Independent contractors (misclassification)

Hotel employees (Panic Device Law)

Victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence

LGBTQIA+

Farm workers

Domestic workers

Tipped workers

Service employees

Paid leave and benefits

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Earned Sick Leave

Unemployment Insurance

Workers' Compensation