New Jersey § 34:11-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:11-4.
a. It shall be unlawful for any person to purchase or have assigned to him, other
than by order of court, any salary, wages, commissions, pay or other compensation
for services, or any part thereof, due or to become due to any employee and any purchase
or assignment, whenever executed, shall be void. It shall also be unlawful for any person to withhold or to pay to any other person
on the basis of any assignment or purchase prohibited by this section any salary,
wages, commissions, pay or other compensation due to any employee. b. Any person who violates this section, or attempts to do so, shall be liable to
the employee for the amount of the salary, wages, commissions, or other compensation
for services withheld from the employee. c. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to make unlawful the withholding
or diverting of wages by any employer in accordance with section 4 of P.L.1965, c.
173 ( C.34:11-4.4 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:11-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-4 cover?
Section 34:11-4 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 § 34:11-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 34:11-4" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:11-4 apply to my situation?
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