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New Jersey Overtime Laws<\/h1>\n
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Finding a good job can be a challenge. And when you find work, you deserve to be fully compensated for your efforts. In New Jersey, many employees are entitled to receive time-and-a-half pay when they work more than 40 hours in a week.<\/p>\r\n

The right to receive this extra compensation typically depends on the type of business you work for and your job duties. It applies equally to hourly and salaried employees in the Garden State. Make sure you’re receiving all the pay you are entitled to by reviewing the key provisions of New Jersey overtime laws.<\/p>\r\n

New Jersey Overtime Law Summary<\/h2>\r\n

This chart highlights key provisions of New Jersey overtime laws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

State and Federal Statutes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Overtime Calculation Methods<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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  • Hourly:<\/b> pay time and a half over 40 hours work\/week.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    • Hourly Plus Bonus and\/or Commission:<\/b> Regular rate = Total hours times hourly rate plus the workweek equivalent of the bonus and\/or commission, divided by the total hours in the workweek; then pay half of that regular rate for each overtime hour.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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      • Salary<\/b>: Regular rate = Salary divided by the number of hours the salary is intended to compensate.<\/li>\r\n
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        • If the regular hours are less than 40: Add regular rate for each hour up to 40, then pay time and a half for hours over 40.<\/li>\r\n
        • If the regular hours = 40: Pay time and a half for hours over 40.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Exempt from FLSA<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

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  • The following classes of employees are not<\/i> entitled to overtime pay<\/b><\/li>\r\n
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    • Railroad workers (most)<\/li>\r\n
    • Truck drivers (most)<\/li>\r\n
    • Outside sales<\/li>\r\n
    • Salary Level Test (pay over federally determined wage)<\/li>\r\n
    • Supervisory employee with management as primary duty<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Filing a Wage Complaint<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n