Where can I find the most up-to-date New Jersey labor law posters?

You can download individual notices for free from the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) and Workforce Development, including required postings like the “Earned Sick Leave” and “CEPA” notices. For a convenient, all-on-one solution, our New Jersey labor law poster service offers bundled, laminated sets that include all required state and federal notices. We monitor the NJDOL and related agencies daily and automatically alert subscribers, shipping updated posters when laws change.

How often do New Jersey labor law posters need to be updated?

NJ labor posters must be replaced whenever a mandatory notice is revised or updated, which can happen throughout the year. We monitor changes from the New Jersey Department of Labor and other official sources, and subscribers receive automatic email alerts and updated posters.

New Jersey Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

New Jersey 2026 all in one state and federal labor law poster

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Poster sizes vary by state; max size 25.5” x 39.5”
Notices Include: Minimum Wage, Workers' Compensation, Discrimination Notice

New Jersey Minimum Wage:$15.92 - Effective 1/2026

Latest State Updates

Employer Sponsored Meetings (2/2026)
Minimum Wage (12/2025)
Family Leave Insurance (10/2025)
Minimum Wage (1/2025)
Safe Act (4/2023)
Discrimination in Employment (8/2022)
Family Medical Leave (8/2022)
Public Accommodations (8/2022)

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Note: If 10% or more of your employees primarily speak Spanish, we recommend displaying labor law posters in both English and Spanish to ensure clear communication and compliance. In certain states—AZ, CA, FL, GA, NM, NY, and TX—bilingual postings are mandatory by law.

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Simplify Compliance with the 2026 New Jersey Labor Law Poster

Our All-On-One 2026 New Jersey labor law poster combines all required state and federal notices, including the New Jersey Wage & Hour Abstract, the state’s Workers’ Compensation certificate, the EEOC’s “Know Your Rights” notice, and Federal OSHA regulations into one durable, easy-to-display format.

It features the latest updates, such as the $15.49 per hour minimum wage, and offers reversible display options to fit any space.

Employers who require federal-only notices can also view our Federal Labor Law Poster, which include all mandatory nationwide workplace postings.

New Jersey State Postings Included

NJ Unemployment/Disability Insurance
NJ State Wage & Hour Abstract MW-220
NJ Payment of Wages MW-17
NJ Workers' Compensation Certificate Sample
NJ Whistleblower Act
NJ Gender Equity Notice
NJ SAFE Act
NJ Family Leave Insurance
NJ Earned Sick Leave
NJ Worker Misclassification
NJ Ch. 194 Employer Obligation
NJ Discrimination in Employment
NJ Public Accommodations
NJ Employer-Sponsored Meetings

Federal Postings and Notifications Included

EEOC "Know Your Rights" Notice
Fed-OSHA "It's the Law" Notice
Federal Minimum Wage Notice
Employee Polygraph Protection Notice
Family and Medical Leave Act Notice (download only where required)
USERRA Rights and Benefits Notice
Payday Notice (Meets notification requirements)
IRS EITC / Notice 797 / W-4 Notice (Meets notification requirements)
Employee "Right to Know" Notice
USCIS Discrimination Notice

Wage regulations are a critical part of compliance, For employers comparing wage requirements nationwide, view Our US minimum wage by state.

Ongoing New Jersey Labor Law Compliance Support

Keeping labor law posters current is an ongoing responsibility for New Jersey employers, as both state and federal posting requirements can change throughout the year. Missing an update may lead to compliance gaps, penalties, or issues during audits and inspections.

To simplify this process, employers can enroll in the Labor Law Posters Online Full Compliance Plan, which provides automatic poster updates whenever New Jersey or federal posting requirements change. This plan helps businesses maintain up-to-date labor law postings without needing to track regulatory changes manually.

For employers seeking state-specific guidance, our New Jersey compliance service offers dedicated support to help businesses meet New Jersey labor law posting requirements. This service is designed to assist employers with understanding applicable notices, maintaining compliance across locations, and staying aligned with both New Jersey and federal regulations.

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Because the minimum wage will rise in January 2026, employers must replace their New Jersey employment law poster at that time. We monitor changes from the New Jersey Department of Labor and other official sources, and subscribers receive automatic email alerts and updated posters. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> Do New Jersey employers need to include both state and federal labor law notices? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> Yes. Employers must display state-required notices such as the Wage & Hour Law Abstract, Unemployment & Temporary Disability Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Notice of Compliance, Child Labor Law Abstract, Employer Obligation to Maintain & Report Records, Misclassification Notice, and others listed by NJDOL. They must also display the federally required labor law posters like the EEOC discrimination notice, Federal Minimum Wage, OSHA “Job Safety & Health”, USERRA, etc. Our all‑on‑one poster covers both. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> What labor law and minimum wage rules apply in New Jersey for 2026? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> New Jersey’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from $15.49 in 2025 to $15.92 per hour for most employers on January 1, 2026. Small employers (fewer than six employees) and seasonal businesses will have a slightly lower rate of $15.23 per hour. New Jersey labor laws 2026 also require paid sick leave (one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year), prohibit discrimination, and mandate equal pay for equal work. Federal and state laws still apply. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating New Jersey labor law posters? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> Employers who fail to display required notices may face civil penalties from the state. Federal penalties for missing posters range as per violation. Noncompliance with the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law can also result in triple damages and attorney fees. Our labor law posters include a $40,000 Reimbursement Guarantee to protect your business from posting violation fines. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> Where can employers get compliant 2026 New Jersey labor law posters, including bilingual options? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> Labor Law Posters Online offers New Jersey employment law posters in English and Spanish. Our service is known for its easy integration and reliable performance, automatically updating your posters when the new rates take effect. Free individual posters can be downloaded from the New Jersey DOL website, but our all‑on‑one set simplifies compliance. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> Are small businesses exempt from New Jersey labor law poster requirements in 2026? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> No. Posting requirements apply to all employers. While small employers have a slightly lower minimum wage, they must still display the wage notice and other required posters. Even seasonal employers must post state and federal notices. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in New Jersey in 2026? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> Physical posting at the worksite is required. Electronic notices can supplement the physical poster, especially for remote employees, but they do not replace the required posting. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col border-b border-gray-300"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> What additional workplace compliance resources are available for New Jersey employers? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> While your labor law posters cover the basics, the New Jersey <a class="text-bluellp underline" href="https://www.workwisecompliance.com/osha-safety-poster" target="_blank">OSHA Safety Poster</a> adds all-on-one OSHA-compliant updates with a fine-coverage guarantee. This ensures you stay ahead of regulatory changes and avoid costly penalties. </p> </li> <li class="flex align-center flex-col"> <h3 class="text-bluellp text-base sm:text-lg py-2 font-Bevietnampro font-semibold flex justify-between"> Where can you find the updated New Jersey labor law posters? </h3> <p class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro font-normal text-[#363941] leading-6 pb-2"> You can download individual notices for free from the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) and Workforce Development, including required postings like the “Earned Sick Leave” and “CEPA” notices. For a convenient, all-on-one solution, our New Jersey labor law poster service offers bundled, laminated sets that include all required state and federal notices. 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Product History Description	<!-- Bottom Accordian --> <section class="bg-white py-5 py-8"> <div class="container"> <div class="sm:text-3xl text-2xl font-semibold text-bluellp mt-2 text-center mb-2">Mandatory NJ Labor Law Poster Updates – State & Federal</div> <p class="text-center font-Bevietnampro text-sm">New Jersey employers must ensure their labor law posters reflect the most current state and federal regulations. The 2025 updates include revised minimum wage rates, federal contractor wage changes, and important tax credit notices to maintain compliance statewide and nationwide.</p> <div x-data="{ openTab: 2 }" class="mt-6"> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2026 New Jersey State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 text-base font-semibold">New Jersey Mandatory Updates</p> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">February 2026 – Employer Sponsored Meetings</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> N/A (State law)</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> The New Jersey Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act has been amended requiring employers to notify employees of their rights through a posted notice. The act prohibits employers from disciplining employees who refuse to attend employer-sponsored meetings or listen to communications primarily conveying the employer’s religious or political views. As no official poster has been released, we have developed one to help our customers fulfill this requirement and stay compliant. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </br> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2025 New Jersey State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2026 – Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2025</li></ul> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p></ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Department released a new Wage and Hour Law Abstract poster. Effective January 1st, 2026, the minimum wage for most employers will increase from $15.49 per hour to $15.92 per hour. Cash wages for tipped workers will increase from $5.62 per hour to $6.05 per hour, and the seasonal & small employers (fewer than 6 employees) minimum wage will increase from $14.53 per hour to $15.23 per hour. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">October 2025 – Family Leave Insurance</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released an updated Family Leave Insurance poster. The new version features a clearer layout, adds a benefits formula of 85% of weekly wages up to an annual maximum, introduces a new “Job Protection” section, removes outdated references, and directs employees to the state website for the most up-to-date benefit information. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors to $13.30 for EO 13658 and notes revocation of EO 14026 due to EO 14236. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026 </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.30 under EO 13658 and $17.75 under EO 14026. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2025 - Notice 797 and 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2024 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!--End '25 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2024 New Jersey State & Federal Updates</h3> </div> <div class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 – Minimum Wage</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Revises to reflect the 2024 minimum wage rate for seasonal and small employers with fewer than 6 employees. The previous poster featured an estimate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.90 under EO 13658 and $17.20 under EO 14026. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Notice 797 and 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – December 2023 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the paid sick leave website with a QR code for more information for federal contractors. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '24 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 3) ? null : 3" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2023 New Jersey State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 3"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 3"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 3" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">June 2023 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Equal Employment Opportunity Commission </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">May 2023 – New Jersey SAFE Act</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Amends that parent-in-laws, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, any individuals related by blood or any other individuals with a close association equivalent of a family relationship are included as eligible family members under the Act. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">May 2023 – Federal Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> When we updated on our Posters – June 2023 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2023 – Minimum Wage </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Effective January 1st, 2023, the minimum wage for most employers increased from $13.00 per hour to $14.13 per hour. Cash wages for tipped workers increased from $5.13 per hour to $5.26 per hour, and the seasonal & small employers (fewer than 6) minimum wage increased from $11.90 per hour to $12.93 per hour. The poster was released at the start of January but was revised and re-released January 13th, 2023. The minimum wage rates were estimated and adjusted for 2024, with the other future dates removed. Contact information was also added for the Office of Constituent Relations. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 and 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.15 under EO 13658 and $16.20 under EO 14026. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2023 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> When we updated on our Posters – December 2022 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '23 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 4) ? null : 4" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2022 New Jersey State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 4"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 4"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 4" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">September 2022 – Discrimination in Employment</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Adds religion as a prohibited form of discrimination. The poster also received an aesthetic change along with the addition of a QR code. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">September 2022 – Public Accommodations</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Adds religion as a prohibited form of discrimination. The poster also received an aesthetic change along with the addition of a QR code. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">February 2022 – Family Leave Act</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates to reflect that time off needed to care for a family member due to COVID-19 quarantine has been added as an approved reason for leave. Family Leave allows employees to take 12 weeks of family leave in a 24-month period. Employers with at least 30 or more employees, or any state/local government entity regardless of size, must comply. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2022 – Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> When we updated on our Posters – February 2022 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide </p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Effective January 1st, 2022, the minimum wage for most employers increased from $12.00 per hour to $13.00 per hour. Cash wages for tipped workers increased from $4.13 per hour to $5.13 per hour, and the seasonal & small employers (fewer than 6) minimum wage increased from $11.10 per hour to $11.90 per hour. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2022 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $11.25 under EO 13658 and $15.00 under EO 14026. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> When we updated on our Posters – December 2021 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '22' --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 5) ? null : 5" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2021 New Jersey State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 5"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 5"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 5" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2021 – Minimum Wage</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6">When we updated on our Posters – November 2020 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Increases the minimum wage $11.00 to $12.00, and the wage increases from 2019–2024 are listed on the poster. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2021 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> When we updated on our Posters – December 2020 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.95. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <!-- End '21 --> <div class="py-3 px-4 bg-white rounded-xl border mb-3 rounded-md"> <div x-on:click="openTab = (openTab === 6) ? null : 6" class="flex justify-between items-center cursor-pointer text-bluellp"> <h3 class="text-persianindigo font-medium text-lg px-2">2020 New Jersey State & Federal Updates</h3> <div class="flex items-center gap-1"> <span class="uppercase underline font-light text-sm">View Updates</span> <span x-show="openTab === 6"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m4.5 15.75 7.5-7.5 7.5 7.5" /> </svg> </span> <span x-show="openTab !== 6"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="currentColor" class="w-4 h-4"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="m19.5 8.25-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5" /> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div x-show="openTab === 6" class="pt-3 font-Bevietnampro text-sm border-t mt-1 px-2"> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">June 2020 – Worker Misclassification</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Statewide</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Releases a new notice that helps prevent employees from being mislabeled as independent contractors and explains the “ABC test” for independent contractor status. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> United States Department of Labor </p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide (Federal Contractors)</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.80. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> <br> <p class="mb-1 font-semibold">January 2020 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015</p> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> When we updated on our Posters – December 2019 <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Agency:</span> Internal Revenue Service</p> <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Region:</span> Nationwide</p> </li> </ul> <ul class="text-sm font-Bevietnampro relative list-disc mb-1 ml-4"> <li class="mb-2 relative leading-6"> Explains updates to possible tax credits. <p class="mb-1"><span class="font-semibold">Type:</span> Mandatory (Federal)</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>
State Update	<div class="font-Bevietnampro text-sm "> <p class="font-medium leading-6">New Jersey Minimum Wage:<span class="block">$15.92 - Effective 1/2026</span></p> <p class="font-medium leading-6 my-1">Latest State Updates</p> <ul class="text-sm disc pl-4 leading-6 font-light" style="list-style: disc;"> <li>Employer Sponsored Meetings (2/2026)</li> <li>Minimum Wage (12/2025)</li> <li>Family Leave Insurance (10/2025)</li> <li>Minimum Wage (1/2025)</li> <li>Safe Act (4/2023)</li> <li>Discrimination in Employment (8/2022)</li> <li>Family Medical Leave (8/2022)</li> <li>Public Accommodations (8/2022)</li> </ul> </div>

Frequently Asked Questions

How often must New Jersey posters be updated, and who monitors those updates?

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development updates posters annually when the minimum wage changes and whenever other New Jersey employee labor laws are amended. Because the minimum wage will rise in January 2026, employers must replace their New Jersey employment law poster at that time. We monitor changes from the New Jersey Department of Labor and other official sources, and subscribers receive automatic email alerts and updated posters.
Do New Jersey employers need to include both state and federal labor law notices?

Yes. Employers must display state-required notices such as the Wage & Hour Law Abstract, Unemployment & Temporary Disability Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Notice of Compliance, Child Labor Law Abstract, Employer Obligation to Maintain & Report Records, Misclassification Notice, and others listed by NJDOL. They must also display the federally required labor law posters like the EEOC discrimination notice, Federal Minimum Wage, OSHA “Job Safety & Health”, USERRA, etc. Our all‑on‑one poster covers both.
What labor law and minimum wage rules apply in New Jersey for 2026?

New Jersey’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from $15.49 in 2025 to $15.92 per hour for most employers on January 1, 2026. Small employers (fewer than six employees) and seasonal businesses will have a slightly lower rate of $15.23 per hour. New Jersey labor laws 2026 also require paid sick leave (one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year), prohibit discrimination, and mandate equal pay for equal work. Federal and state laws still apply.
What are the penalties in 2026 for not posting or updating New Jersey labor law posters?

Employers who fail to display required notices may face civil penalties from the state. Federal penalties for missing posters range as per violation. Noncompliance with the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law can also result in triple damages and attorney fees. Our labor law posters include a $40,000 Reimbursement Guarantee to protect your business from posting violation fines.
Where can employers get compliant 2026 New Jersey labor law posters, including bilingual options?

Labor Law Posters Online offers New Jersey employment law posters in English and Spanish. Our service is known for its easy integration and reliable performance, automatically updating your posters when the new rates take effect. Free individual posters can be downloaded from the New Jersey DOL website, but our all‑on‑one set simplifies compliance.
Are small businesses exempt from New Jersey labor law poster requirements in 2026?

No. Posting requirements apply to all employers. While small employers have a slightly lower minimum wage, they must still display the wage notice and other required posters. Even seasonal employers must post state and federal notices.
Can labor law notices be displayed electronically instead of physically in New Jersey in 2026?

Physical posting at the worksite is required. Electronic notices can supplement the physical poster, especially for remote employees, but they do not replace the required posting.
What additional workplace compliance resources are available for New Jersey employers?

While your labor law posters cover the basics, the New Jersey OSHA Safety Poster adds all-on-one OSHA-compliant updates with a fine-coverage guarantee. This ensures you stay ahead of regulatory changes and avoid costly penalties.
Where can you find the updated New Jersey labor law posters?

You can download individual notices for free from the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) and Workforce Development, including required postings like the “Earned Sick Leave” and “CEPA” notices. For a convenient, all-on-one solution, our New Jersey labor law poster service offers bundled, laminated sets that include all required state and federal notices. We monitor the NJDOL and related agencies daily and automatically alert subscribers, shipping updated posters when laws change.

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Mandatory NJ Labor Law Poster Updates – State & Federal

New Jersey employers must ensure their labor law posters reflect the most current state and federal regulations. The 2025 updates include revised minimum wage rates, federal contractor wage changes, and important tax credit notices to maintain compliance statewide and nationwide.

2026 New Jersey State & Federal Updates

New Jersey Mandatory Updates

February 2026 – Employer Sponsored Meetings

Agency: N/A (State law)

Region: Statewide

The New Jersey Worker Freedom from Employer Intimidation Act has been amended requiring employers to notify employees of their rights through a posted notice. The act prohibits employers from disciplining employees who refuse to attend employer-sponsored meetings or listen to communications primarily conveying the employer’s religious or political views. As no official poster has been released, we have developed one to help our customers fulfill this requirement and stay compliant.
Type: Mandatory

2025 New Jersey State & Federal Updates

January 2026 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – December 2025

Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Department released a new Wage and Hour Law Abstract poster. Effective January 1st, 2026, the minimum wage for most employers will increase from $15.49 per hour to $15.92 per hour. Cash wages for tipped workers will increase from $5.62 per hour to $6.05 per hour, and the seasonal & small employers (fewer than 6 employees) minimum wage will increase from $14.53 per hour to $15.23 per hour.
Type: Mandatory

October 2025 – Family Leave Insurance

Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released an updated Family Leave Insurance poster. The new version features a clearer layout, adds a benefits formula of 85% of weekly wages up to an annual maximum, introduces a new “Job Protection” section, removes outdated references, and directs employees to the state website for the most up-to-date benefit information.
Type: Mandatory

April 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates federal minimum wage information for contractors to $13.30 for EO 13658 and notes revocation of EO 14026 due to EO 14236.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2025 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $13.30 under EO 13658 and $17.75 under EO 14026.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2025 - Notice 797 and 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2024
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2024 New Jersey State & Federal Updates

January 2024 – Minimum Wage

Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

Revises to reflect the 2024 minimum wage rate for seasonal and small employers with fewer than 6 employees. The previous poster featured an estimate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Type: Mandatory

January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.90 under EO 13658 and $17.20 under EO 14026.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2024 - Notice 797 and 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2023
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2024 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13706: Paid Sick Leave for Contractors

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the paid sick leave website with a QR code for more information for federal contractors.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2023 New Jersey State & Federal Updates

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June 2023 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Region: Nationwide

Adds information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

May 2023 – New Jersey SAFE Act

Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

Amends that parent-in-laws, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, any individuals related by blood or any other individuals with a close association equivalent of a family relationship are included as eligible family members under the Act.
Type: Mandatory

May 2023 – Federal Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – June 2023
Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide

Includes information on the PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers, which expands break time and private space requirements for nursing employees.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2023 – Minimum Wage

Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

Effective January 1st, 2023, the minimum wage for most employers increased from $13.00 per hour to $14.13 per hour. Cash wages for tipped workers increased from $5.13 per hour to $5.26 per hour, and the seasonal & small employers (fewer than 6) minimum wage increased from $11.90 per hour to $12.93 per hour. The poster was released at the start of January but was revised and re-released January 13th, 2023. The minimum wage rates were estimated and adjusted for 2024, with the other future dates removed. Contact information was also added for the Office of Constituent Relations.
Type: Mandatory

January 2023 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order (EO) 13658 and 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $12.15 under EO 13658 and $16.20 under EO 14026.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2023 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2022
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2022 New Jersey State & Federal Updates

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October 2022 – Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Agency: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Region: Nationwide

Replaces an outdated EEOC poster with a plain-language version and QR code.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

September 2022 – Discrimination in Employment

Agency: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)

Region: Statewide

Adds religion as a prohibited form of discrimination. The poster also received an aesthetic change along with the addition of a QR code.
Type: Mandatory

September 2022 – Public Accommodations

Agency: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)

Region: Statewide

Adds religion as a prohibited form of discrimination. The poster also received an aesthetic change along with the addition of a QR code.
Type: Mandatory

February 2022 – Family Leave Act

Agency: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR)

Region: Statewide

Updates to reflect that time off needed to care for a family member due to COVID-19 quarantine has been added as an approved reason for leave. Family Leave allows employees to take 12 weeks of family leave in a 24-month period. Employers with at least 30 or more employees, or any state/local government entity regardless of size, must comply.
Type: Mandatory

January 2022 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – February 2022
Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

Effective January 1st, 2022, the minimum wage for most employers increased from $12.00 per hour to $13.00 per hour. Cash wages for tipped workers increased from $4.13 per hour to $5.13 per hour, and the seasonal & small employers (fewer than 6) minimum wage increased from $11.10 per hour to $11.90 per hour.
Type: Mandatory

January 2022 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Orders (EO) 13658 & 14026

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal minimum wage for federal contractors to $11.25 under EO 13658 and $15.00 under EO 14026.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2022 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2021
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2021 New Jersey State & Federal Updates

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January 2021 – Minimum Wage

When we updated on our Posters – November 2020
Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

Increases the minimum wage $11.00 to $12.00, and the wage increases from 2019–2024 are listed on the poster.
Type: Mandatory

January 2021 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2020
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2021 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.95.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

2020 New Jersey State & Federal Updates

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June 2020 – Worker Misclassification

Agency: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Region: Statewide

Releases a new notice that helps prevent employees from being mislabeled as independent contractors and explains the “ABC test” for independent contractor status.
Type: Mandatory

January 2020 - Workers' Rights Under Executive Order 13658

Agency: United States Department of Labor

Region: Nationwide (Federal Contractors)

Updates the federal contractor minimum wage to $10.80.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

January 2020 - Notice 797 and Notice 1015

When we updated on our Posters – December 2019
Agency: Internal Revenue Service

Region: Nationwide

Explains updates to possible tax credits.
Type: Mandatory (Federal)

New Jersey Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

New Jersey Labor Law Posters - State & Federal

Simplify Compliance with the 2026 New Jersey Labor Law Poster

New Jersey State Postings Included

Federal Postings and Notifications Included

Ongoing New Jersey Labor Law Compliance Support

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