34:15F-14 Maximum hours of employment for youths.
3. a. The State's limitations on hours of employment for child labor shall govern the maximum hours of employment for youths employed through the program. For participation in the employment program, the youth shall receive from the employer compensation of not less than the minimum wage rate pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1966, c.113 (C.34:11-56a4).
b. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in conjunction with the State Employment and Training Commission and the council, shall endeavor to work with the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Education, major Statewide education organizations, and nonprofit organizations providing specialized services to youth to publicize the opportunities available under the program and promote the voluntary participation therein of school districts and students.
L.2001, c.446, s.3; amended 2007, c.189, s.3.