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.