New Jersey Overtime Laws
New Jersey Minimum Wage — As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in New Jersey is $15.92 per hour for most employees, following an annual cost-of-living adjustment. The rate is set to rise again to $16.48 per hour on January 1, 2027. Tipped employees, such as restaurant servers and bartenders, may be paid a cash wage of $6.05 per hour, with tips expected to bring total earnings to at least $15.92; if tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference. Overtime is straightforward: New Jersey requires time-and-a-half (1.5 times your regular rate) for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek, with no daily overtime threshold. If your employer isn’t paying you correctly, contact Frisch Law Firm for a free consultation about recovering your wages.
Last Paycheck
The employer must pay all outstanding wages due to an employee, by the next regular payday designated for the pay period regardless of whether the employee quit or was fired.
