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2C:40A-2. Violation of contract to pay employees
     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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