New Jersey § 34:11d-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:11d-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:11d-5.
Any failure of an employer to make available or pay earned sick leave as required
by this act, or any other violation of this act, shall be regarded as a failure to
meet the wage payment requirements of the “New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law,” P.L.1966,
c. 113 ( C.34:11-56a et seq. ), or other violation of that act, as the case may be, and remedies, penalties, and
other measures provided by that act, R.S.34:11-58 , and section 10 of P.L.1999, c. 90 ( C.2C:40A-2 ) for failure to pay wages or other violations of that act shall be applicable, including,
but not limited to, penalties provided pursuant to sections 23 and 25 of that act
( C.34:11-56a22 and 34:11-56a24 ), and civil actions by employees pursuant to section 26 of that act ( C.34:11-56a25 ), except that an award to an employee in a civil act shall include, in addition to
the amount provided pursuant to section 26 of that act ( C.34:11-56a25 ), any actual damages suffered by the employee as the result of the violation plus
an equal amount of liquidated damages.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:11d-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:11d-5 cover?
Section 34:11d-5 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 § 34:11d-5?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 34:11d-5" (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 § 34:11d-5 apply to my situation?
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