Department of Labor & Industry v. Asbury Metropolitan Hotel Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Kilkenny, J. A. D.

Plaintiff Department of Labor and Industry of New Jersey brought an action in the Monmouth County District Court, pursuant to N. J. S. A. 34:11-7, to recover $650 in penalties provided for by N. J. S. A. 34:11-6 for seven alleged violations by defendant of N. J. S. A. 34:11-4. This statute requires employers to pay their employees at least every two weeks, in lawful money of the United States, “the full amount of wages” earned up to within 12 days of such payment. There was a judgment for defendant. Plaintiff appeals therefrom.

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