New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 56 - WAGE AND HOUR
Subchapter 13 - EMPLOYMENT IN HOTEL AND MOTEL OCCUPATIONS
Section 12:56-13.4 - Cash wage standard

(a) The wage rates established in this subchapter shall be acceptable in those occupations where gratuities or food and/or lodging are actually received.

(b) Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the Federal cash wage rate of $ 2.13 and must demonstrate that the balance of the $ 5.05 minimum wage required under State law is paid through gratuities in accordance with N.J.A.C. 12:56-4 and 12:56-8. Employers not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must demonstrate that the total wage, including cash and gratuities, equals the $ 5.05 minimum wage required under State law in accordance with N.J.A.C. 12:56-4 and 12:56-8.