New Jersey Employment Contract
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New Jersey Legal Requirements
Key NJ statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- At-will employment is the default in New Jersey — include explicit at-will language
- New Jersey minimum wage: $15.13/hour for most employers (2024); $13.73 for seasonal/small employers
- NJ WARN Act (NJSA 34:21-2): 90 days' notice required for mass layoffs in establishments with 100+ employees
- Paid sick leave required: 40 hours per year (NJ Earned Sick Leave Law)
- NJ Family Leave Act: 12 weeks of unpaid leave for employers with 30+ employees
- New Jersey Salary History Law (NJSA 34:6B-20): employers cannot ask about salary history
Restrictions & Limits
- NJ Law Against Discrimination (LAD) is among the broadest in the US — covers many protected classes
- Non-compete agreements are enforceable at common law but proposed legislation may restrict them further
- Employers with 50+ employees must provide Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI)
Official Statute References
Primary New Jersey statutes governing this document type.
New Jersey Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under New Jersey law.
What is New Jersey's minimum wage in 2024?
New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.13/hour for most employers in 2024. Seasonal employees and employers with fewer than 6 employees pay $13.73/hour. Agricultural workers have a different rate. The state minimum wage adjusts annually based on CPI.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in New Jersey?
New Jersey courts enforce non-competes at common law if they are reasonable in scope, protect a legitimate business interest, and are not unduly burdensome on the employee. NJ courts are generally more employer-friendly than nearby states like California. Proposed legislation to restrict non-competes has been introduced but not yet enacted.
What is New Jersey's paid sick leave law?
The NJ Earned Sick Leave Law (NJSA 34:11D-1 et seq.) requires all employers to provide employees 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year. Leave can be used for the employee's own or a family member's illness, preventive care, or domestic violence situations.
Can New Jersey employers ask about salary history?
No. Under NJSA 34:6B-20 (effective January 1, 2020), New Jersey employers cannot ask job applicants about their salary history during the hiring process. Employers also cannot use prior salary information to set starting pay. Violations can result in civil penalties and civil suits.
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