New Jersey § 34:2-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:2-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:2-21.
Every employer shall post and keep conspicuously posted in the establishment wherein
any minor under 18 is employed, permitted, or suffered to work a printed abstract
of this act and a list of the occupations prohibited to such minors, to be furnished
by the Department of Labor, and a schedule of hours of labor which shall contain the
name of each minor under 18 the maximum number of hours he shall be required or permitted
to work during each day of the week, the total hours per week, the time of commencing
and stopping work each day, and the time for the beginning and ending of the daily
meal period. An employer may permit such minor to begin work after the time for beginning, and
stop before the time for ending work stated in the schedule; but he shall not otherwise
employ or permit him to work except as stated in the schedule. This schedule shall be on a form provided by the Department of Labor and shall remain
the property of that department. Nothing in this section shall apply to the employment of minors in agricultural
pursuits or in domestic service in private homes, or as newspaperboys as provided
in this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:2-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:2-21 cover?
Section 34:2-21 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 § 34:2-21?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 34:2-21 apply to my situation?
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