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.
Every employer shall: a. Notify his employees at the time of hiring, of the rate of pay, and of the regular
payday designated by the employer in accordance with section 2 of P.L.1965, c. 173 ( C.34:11-4.2 ) . b. Notify his employees of any changes in the pay rates or pay days prior to the time
of such changes. c. Furnish each employee with a statement of deductions made from his wages in accordance
with section 4 of P.L.1965, c. 173 ( C.34:11-4.4 ) for each pay period those deductions are made. Every employer with 10 or more employees, including public employers, shall include
in that statement: (1) the employee's gross wages; (2) the employee's net wages; (3) the employee's rate of pay; and (4) if relevant to the wage calculation, the number of hours worked by the employee
during the pay period. An employer may provide the statement required pursuant to this section electronically,
unless the employee requests that the statement be provided in a paper format. As used in this subsection, “ public employers ” means the State of New Jersey, or the several counties and municipalities thereof,
or any other political subdivision of the State, or a school district, or any special
district, or any authority, commission, or board, or any branch or agency of the public
service. d. Keep posted in a place accessible to his employees an abstract of P.L.1965, c. 173 ( C.34:11-4.1 et seq. ) furnished by the commissioner, and e. Make such records as to the persons employed by him, including wage and hour records
and preserve such records for such periods of time, as the commissioner shall prescribe
by regulation as necessary or appropriate for the enforcement of the provisions of P.L.1965, c. 173 ( C.34:11-4.1 et seq. ) , provided that records of the number of hours worked shall not be required as to
any person employed in a bona fide executive, administrative or professional capacity
or in the capacity of outside salesman 18 years of age or older where the wages of
such person or persons are not determined by the number of hours worked.
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.
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