N.J. Stat. § 34:11-56a : — LABOR AND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATIONWEEKLY PAYMENT OF WAGES BY RAILROAD, EXPRESS, CAR-LOADING AND CAR-FORWARDING COMPANIES; AGREEMENTS TO CONTRARY; ACTION BY EMPLOYEE —56a - Minimum wage level; establishment

It is declared to be the public policy of this State to establish a minimum wage level for workers in order to safeguard their health, efficiency, and general well-being and to protect them as well as their employers from the effects of serious and unfair competition resulting from wage levels detrimental to their health, efficiency and well-being.

N.J.S. § 34:11-56a

L.1966, c.113, s.1, eff. 6/17/1966.