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.
Except as otherwise provided by law, every employer shall pay the full amount of wages
due to his employees at least twice during each calendar month, on regular paydays
designated in advance by the employer, in lawful money of the United States or with
checks on banks where suitable arrangements are made for the cashing of such checks
by employees without difficulty and for the full amount for which they are drawn. An employer may establish regular paydays less frequently than semimonthly for bona
fide executive, supervisory and other special classifications of employees provided
that the employee shall be paid in full at least once each calendar month on a regularly
established schedule. If a regular payday falls on a nonwork day , that is, a day on which the workplace of an employee is not open for business, payment shall be made on the immediately preceding work day, except where it is otherwise provided for in a collective bargaining agreement. The end of the pay period for which payment is made on a regular payday shall be not
more than 10 working days before such regular payday, provided that if the regular
payday falls on a nonwork day payment shall be made on the preceding work day.
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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 34:11-4 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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