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Carteret, NJ Minimum Wage and Wage Claims
What Is the Minimum Wage in Carteret, NJ?
You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)
Middlesex County Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Middlesex County is $15.13 an hour, the state minimum wage. However, cities and counties in New Jersey are free to adopt their own higher minimum wage, and dozens of cities and counties across the country have done so. To find out whether Middlesex County has passed its own minimum wage law since we last updated, visit http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Pages/Main.aspx.
New Jersey Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in New Jersey is $15.13 an hour. Because this is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, employees in The Garden State must be paid at least $15.13 an hour. (Employers with five or fewer employees may pay a slightly lower minimum wage; long-term care workers have a slightly higher minimum wage.)
Find out more about the minimum wage in New Jersey at https://www.nj.gov/labor/wageandhour/support/faqs/wageandhourworkerfaqs.shtml.
What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in Carteret, NJ?
Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't.
New Jersey Tipped Minimum Wage
In New Jersey, your employer may pay you a minimum wage of $5.26 an hour, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum wage, $15.13 an hour. If you don’t earn enough in tips to bring your compensation to the full minimum wage, your employer must make up the difference.
Who Enforces Carteret, NJ Minimum Wage Laws?
New Jersey Enforcement Agency
If you have questions about New Jersey's minimum wage, contact the
URL: https://www.nj.gov/labor/
Phone: 609-292-2305
NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Division of Wage & Hour Compliance
1 John Fitch Plaza, 3rd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08611
Email: wage.hour@dol.nj.gov
How to File a Wage Claim in Carteret, NJ
If you were not paid the minimum wage in Carteret, NJ, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state.
All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.
Filing a Wage Claim with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has posted information and a link to the form to file a wage claim at its website.
Get Help With Carteret, NJ Wage Claims and Lawsuits
If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.
Carteret, NJ Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit Legal Services of New Jersey to find local resources and legal aid offices.
Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.
Carteret, NJ Lawyer Directories
Lawyer Referral Services in New Jersey. Check with the New Jersey State Bar Association for information on lawyer referral services in Carteret, NJ. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.
NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find Carteret, NJ lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.
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