New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 61 - WAGE COLLECTION
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 12:61-1.2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 12:61-1.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

The following words and terms, as used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development or any person or persons in the Department designated in writing by him or her for the purposes of this article.

"Employee" means any natural person who works for another for hire.

"Employer" means any person, partnership, firm or corporation employing another for hire.

"Service" means proper legal service of a summons, subpoena, or any other legal document referred to in this subchapter. Service shall be in accordance with the New Jersey Civil Court Rules.

"Wages" means any monies due an employee from the employer, pursuant to laws administered by the Commissioner, whether payable by the hour, day, week, semi-monthly, monthly or yearly and shall include commissions, bonuses, piecework compensation and any other benefits arising out of an employment contract.

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