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 keep a record, in a form approved by the Department of Labor,
which shall state the name, date of birth and address of each person under 19 years
of age employed, the number of hours worked by said person on each day of the week,
the hours of beginning and ending such work, the hours of beginning and ending meal
periods, the amount of wages paid, and such other information as the department shall
by regulation require. Such record shall be kept on file for at least 1 year after the entry of the record
and shall be open to the inspection of the Department of Labor, of attendance officers
and of police officers. 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.
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