On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25/hour, which is higher than New Jersey’s current minimum wage of $7.15/hour. Because no state can set a minimum wage below the federal minimum wage, effective July 24, New Jersey’s minimum wage automatically will increase to the federal level of $7.25/hour.
Note: This article was published in the July 2009 issue of the New Jersey eAuthority.