Increases penalties for violations of New Jersey's wage and hour law.

New Jersey S1748 increases penalties for violations of the "New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law." For a first violation, the fine increases from a minimum of $100 to a minimum of $500, with a maximum fine of $1,000. For a second violation, the fine increases from a minimum of $500 to a minimum of $1,000, with a maximum fine of $2,000. A third or subsequent violation now constitutes a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000, by imprisonment for up to 18 months, or both.

Increases penalties for violations of New Jersey's wage and hour law.

New Jersey S1748 increases penalties for violations of the "New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law." For a first violation, the fine increases from a minimum of $100 to a minimum of $500, with a maximum fine of $1,000. For a second violation, the fine increases from a minimum of $500 to a minimum of $1,000, with a maximum fine of $2,000. A third or subsequent violation now constitutes a crime of the fourth degree, punishable by a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000, by imprisonment for up to 18 months, or both.