New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

S 4691 — Modifies training wage for certain minor employees.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SLA

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill modifies the training wage for certain minor employees.

This bill changes the training wage rates that apply to specific minor employees. It aims to adjust the compensation structure for minors in training positions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means minor employees may see changes in their training wage rates.

Summary

Minor employees, certain-modifies training wage

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html October 02, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a4.

  • N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a4

    , , or in the case of an employee who is not less than 14 years of age and not more than 16 years of age, not less than two-thirds of the minimum wage rate otherwise set pursuant to subsection a. of this section,

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SLA

Sponsors

  • Douglas J. Steinhardt · Primary
  • Angela V. McKnight · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • Steinhardt, Douglas J.
  • McKnight, Angela V.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4691 do?
Minor employees, certain-modifies training wage
Who sponsors S 4691?
S 4691 is sponsored by Steinhardt, Douglas J. and McKnight, Angela V..
What is the current status of S 4691?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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