New Jersey
Final paycheck.

New Jersey · Final paycheck

Rule name changed from not previously published to New Jersey final paycheck. Summary changed from not previously published to An employer may wait until the next regular payday designated for the pay period in which the employee separated, whether the employee quit or was fired (NJDOL Wage and Hour FAQ). The Wage Payment Act allows up to 10 extra days only when the payroll staff are suspended because of a labor dispute.. Requirement changed from not previously published to By the next regular payday for the pay period of separation. Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2000. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to New Jersey's minimum wage reached $15.92 on January 1, 2026 and is scheduled to rise to $16.48 on January 1, 2027, with the tipped cash wage moving from $6.05 to $6.61 (NJDOL minimum wage chart). Pay ranges have been required in job postings since June 1, 2025 for employers with 10 or more employees. Family Leave Insurance pays 85% of average weekly wages for up to 12 weeks, with a 2026 maximum benefit of $1,119 per week.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.