Violation of contract to pay employees

N.J. Stat. § 2C:40A-2
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10. Violation of contract to pay employees. a. An employer who has agreed with an employee or with a bargaining agent for employees to pay wages, compensation or benefits to or for the benefit of employees commits a disorderly persons offense if the employer: (1) fails to pay wages when due; or (2) fails to pay compensation or benefits within 30 days after due. b. If a corporate employer violates subsection a., any officer or employee of the corporation who is responsible for the violation commits a disorderly persons offense. L.1999,c.90, s.10.
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