New Jersey § 18a:71c-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 18a:71c-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18a:71c-16.
Whenever any officer or employee or any employer within or outside this State not
described in N.J.S.18A:71C-10 , N.J.S.18A:71C-12 or N.J.S.18A:71C-14 has failed to make scheduled payments to the Higher Education Student Assistance
Authority on any note or other written obligation held by that authority, there shall
be deducted from the wages of the employee the full amount of both any arrears payment
and any scheduled payment due to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
until such time as the note or other written obligation is fully satisfied. The employer shall retain an amount, as established by regulations promulgated jointly
by the Department of the Treasury and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority,
of the moneys collected to defray the cost of collection. An employer may not discharge from employment, refuse to employ, or take disciplinary
action against an individual subject to wage deduction in accordance with this section
by reason of the fact the individual's wages have been subject to wage deduction under
this section, and the individual may sue in a State court of competent jurisdiction
any employer who takes this action. The court shall award attorneys' fees to a prevailing employee and, in its discretion,
may order reinstatement of the individual, award punitive damages and back pay to
the employee, or order another remedy as may be reasonably necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 18a:71c-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 18a:71c-16 cover?
Section 18a:71c-16 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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