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Whenever an employer discharges an employee, or when the work of an employee is suspended as a result of a labor dispute, or when an employee for any reason whatsoever is laid off, or whenever an employee quits, resigns, or leaves employment for any reason, the employer shall pay the employee all wages due not later than the regular payday for the pay period during which the employee's termination, suspension or cessation of employment (whether temporary or permanent) took place, as established in accordance with section 2 of this act; 1 or in the case of employees compensated in part or in full by an incentive system, a reasonable approximation of all wages due, until the exact amounts due can be computed; provided, however, that when any employee is suspended as a result of a labor dispute and such labor dispute involves those employees who make up payrolls, the employer may have an additional 10 days in which to pay such wages. Such payment may be made either through the regular pay channels or by mail if requested by the employee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 34. Labor and Workmen's Compensation 34 § 11-4.3 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-34-labor-and-workmens-compensation/nj-st-sect-34-11-4-3.html
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