Federal & State Regulations | Workplace poster fines - New Jersey

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In addition to required federal postings, employers in New Jersey must also post:

Posting title	Who must post?	Regulation	Fine amount
Minimum Wage (Wage and Hour Law Abstract)	All employers	NJSA 34:11-56a21 NJAC 12:55-2.1	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
Family Leave Act (FLA)	Employers with 30 or more employees	NJAC 13:8-2.2	First violation: Not more than $2,000. Second/subsequent: Not more than $5,000. [NJSA 34:11B-10]
Employee Misclassification	Employers required to maintain and report records regarding wages, benefits, and taxes	NJSA 34:1A-1.19	Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.
Discrimination in Employment	All employers	NJSA 10:5-12 (pdf) NJAC 13:8-1.2	First violation: Not more than $2,000. Second/subsequent: Not more than $5,000. [NJSA 34:11B-10]
Security and Financial Empowerment Act (SAFE Act)	Employers with 25 or more employees	PL 2013 c.82	First violation: Not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000. Subsequent violations: Not more than $5,000.
Family Leave Insurance	Employers covered by unemployment compensation law	NJSA 43:21-49(a)(1) (pdf)	$500 [NJSA 43:21-55.1]
Employer Obligation to Maintain and Report Records	All employers	NJSA 34:11-4.1 et seq. NJSA 34:11-56a et seq.	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
Payment of Wages	All employers	Chapter 173, Laws of New Jersey, 1965 (pdf)	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
Earned Sick Leave Employers must post in English and Spanish if Spanish is the first language of a significant number of employees.	All employers, except public employers required to provide sick leave under another law	P.L. 2018, Chapter 10, 7 NJSA 34:11D-7	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
Child Labor Law Abstract	Employers with workers under age 18	NJSA 34:2-21.5 NJSA 34:11- 56a4 NJAC 12:58	Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. [NJAC 12:58-5.2]
Right to be Free of Gender Inequity Must post in English and Spanish if Spanish is the first language of a significant number of employees.	Employers with 50 or more employees	NJSA 34:11-56.12 et seq.	Not less than $50 nor more than $200 and/or imprisonment for not less than 10 days nor more than 90 days. [NJSA 34:11-56.6]
Conscientious Employee Protection Act (Whistleblower Act) Employer must fill in information. Employers must post in English and Spanish.	All employers	NJSA 34:19-7	N/A
Child Labor Employer must post names of minors and schedule.	Employers with workers under 18 years of age	NJSA 34:2-21.6 NJSA 34:11-56a4 NJAC 12:57	Not more than $500.
Workers’ Compensation Employer must obtain notice of compliance or certificate of insurance from insurance carrier.	Employers with workers’ compensation insurance	NJSA 34:15-77 (pdf) NJSA 34:15-79 (pdf) NJSA 34:15-80 (pdf)	Not to exceed $1,000.
New Jersey Wage Order #1 – First Processing of Farm Products Occupations	Employers of employees working in establishments primarily engaged in the first processing of, or in canning or packing, perishable or seasonal fresh fruit or vegetables during seasonal operations	NJSA 34:11-56a21 (pdf) NJAC 12:56-11	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
New Jersey Wage Order #2 – Seasonal Amusement Industry	Employers in the seasonal amusement industry, including amusement or recreational establishments not operating for more than seven months of the year	NJSA 34:11-56a21 (pdf) NJAC 12:56-12	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
New Jersey Wage Order #3 - Hotel and Motel Industry	Employers in the hotel and motel industry	NJAC 12:56-13	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
New Jersey Wage Order #11 – Minors in the Mercantile Industry	Employers in the mercantile industry employing minors, including businesses selling merchandise and commodities	NJAC 12:57-3	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
New Jersey Wage Order #12 – Minors in the Beauty Culture Industry	Employers in the beauty culture industry employing minors, including services used in the care or beautification of personal appearances	NJAC 12:57-4	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
New Jersey Wage Order #13 – Minors in the Laundry, Cleaning & Dyeing Industry	Employers in the laundry, cleaning, and dyeing industry employing minors, including washing, packaging, pressing, and activities essential to the laundering of articles	NJAC 12:57-5	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
Food Service Occupations Regulations (New Jersey Wage Order – Food Service)	Employers in the food service industry, including any eating or drinking place which prepares and offers food or beverage on the premises or through catering, banquet, box lunch, or curb service	NJAC 12:56-14	First violation: Not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. Second/subsequent violation: Not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. Imprisonment is also possible. In addition or as an alternative, the Commissioner of Labor may collect administrative penalties up to $250 for a first violation and up to $500 for subsequent violations. [NJSA 34:11-56a22]
Discrimination in Housing	Those engaged in the management of residential property. This includes landlords, property management companies, cooperative and condominium associations, real estate agents and brokers, mortgage companies, and banks	NJAC 13:8-1.3 (pdf)	Up to $10,000. (Noted in a FAQ document from the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights)
Discrimination in Public Accommodations	All places of public accommodation covered by the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. This includes schools, colleges, universities, summer camps, hotels, motels, medical providers, hospitals, doctors’ offices, pharmacies, government offices and agencies, police departments, stores, businesses, and restaurants	NJAC 13:8-1.4 (pdf)	Up to $10,000. (Noted in a FAQ document from the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights)
Long- and Short-Term Care Facility Discrimination	Independent living facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, adult care facilities	NJAC 13:8-1.5 (e)	Up to $10,000. (Noted in a FAQ document from the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights)
Human Trafficking	Strip clubs, sexually oriented businesses, massage or bodywork therapy businesses, bars, airports, passenger rail and light rail stations, bus stations, truck stops, weigh stations, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, farm labor contractors and day haulers, job recruitment centers, service areas, safety rest areas, public transportation, hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments, campsites	NJSA 52:17B-237.1	First violation: $300. Subsequent violations: $1,000.
Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health	Public employers	NJAC 12:110-3.5 (c)	Up to $7,000.
Choke Saving	Food service establishments	NJSA 26:3E-2	Not less than $50 nor more than $100.

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