New Jersey § 34:11-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:11-2.
Every railroad, express, car-loading, and car-forwarding company authorized to do
business by the laws of this State shall pay once each week to each employee, the
wages earned for the 7-day period ending not more than 14 days prior to such payment. Wages means those earnings derived from basic pro rata rates of pay pursuant to
a labor agreement, and shall not include incentives, bonuses, and other similar types
of fringe payments. If, at any time of payment, as required by this section, any employee of any such
railroad or other company shall be absent from his regular place of labor, and shall
not receive his wages through a duly authorized representative, he shall be entitled
to such payment at any time thereafter, upon demand upon the proper paymaster at the
place where such wages are usually paid and at the place when the next pay is due. It shall not be lawful for any such railroad or other company to enter into or make
any agreement with any employee for the payment of the wages of any such employee
otherwise than as provided in this section, except to pay such wages at shorter intervals
than as herein provided. Every agreement made in violation of this section shall be deemed to be null and
void, and shall not be a defense to the action for the penalty provided for in section 34:11-3 of this Title; and each and every employee with whom any agreement in violation
of this section shall be made by such railroad or other company shall have his action
and right of action against such railroad or other company for the full amount of
his wages in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:11-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-2 cover?
Section 34:11-2 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 34:11-2?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:11-2 apply to my situation?
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