As we remind our readers each year, as year end approaches (and we thankfully put 2020 behind us), business owners need to remain mindful of their year-end human resources compliance obligations and prepare for upcoming minimum wage increases.
Minimum Wage Increases
New Jersey
Effective January 1, 2021, the New Jersey minimum wage is increasing from $11 to $12 an hour for most employers. Seasonal and employers with less than six employees will be required to pay a minimum wage of $11.10 an hour.
New York
Starting in 2021, New York’s new minimum wage will be $15 for all employers. Previously, the minimum wage had varied based upon the size and location of the employer’s business.
New Jersey Employee Notices
Employers in New Jersey with 50 or more employees must provide each employee with Gender Equity Notices by December 31, 2020. This is an annual requirement and employers must obtain acknowledgments of receipt from each employee. The form Gender Equity Notice can be found here.
New Jersey employees with 10 or more employees should issue their annual notices under New Jersey’s whistleblower law, the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), which can be found here.
Failure to comply with any of these requirements could expose an employer to fines or liability.
If you have any questions about your business’s employment law obligations please (201) 345-5412 / (646) 503-5358 or through our online scheduling system to schedule a complimentary consultation.