N.J. Admin. Code § 12:57-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:57-5.5 - Regular hourly wage

(a) "Regular hourly wage" means the amount that an employee is regularly paid for each hour of work as determined by dividing the total hours of work during the week into the employee's total earnings for the week, exclusive of overtime premium pay.

(b) The regular rate of pay at which the employee is employed shall not be less than the minimum rate established by 12:57-5.3.

(c) When an employee is paid on a piece work basis or any other basis than an hourly rate the regular hourly wage shall be determined by dividing the total of the hours worked during the week into the employee's total earnings exclusive of part time bonuses for the week and exclusive of wages earned at overtime rates as such rates are defined.

(d) The total computed earnings shall include commissions, bonuses, and all compensation paid by the employer except overtime pay.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:57-5.5

Amended by R.1981 d.226, effective 7/9/1981.
See: 13 New Jersey Register 307(a), 13 New Jersey Register 441(c).
(a): New definition substituted for old text.