A695 — Expands wage and hour law good-faith violation defense to DOLWD employee interpretations; establishes procedure for employer to obtain opinion from DOLWD on overtime obligations.

A695 — Expands wage and hour law good-faith violation defense to DOLWD employee interpretations; establishes procedure for employer to obtain opinion from DOLWD on overtime obligations. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends the New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law to expand the 'good-faith' defense for employers who fail to pay minimum wages or overtime compensation. Under the current law, an employer c…Open in Informed Citizenry