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New Jersey minimum wage increasing in 2027

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New Jersey's minimum wage will jump from $ 15.92 to $ 16.45 on January 1, 2027.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    New Jersey minimum wage will rise for most workers starting in 2027 (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to increase by $0.56 to $16.48 per hour for most employees beginning Jan. 1, according to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Minimum wage changes for different worker categories The Department of Labor says the new wage comes as part of an …

  2. Pix11

    New Jersey minimum wage to increase to $16.48 in 2027 (opens Pix11)

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    Editor's note: The above video appeared in a previous newscast. NEW JERSEY (PIX11) - Some good news for New Jersey workers as the state’s minimum wage is set to increase by 56 cents to $16.48 per hour for most employees starting Jan.

  3. 6ABC Philadelphia

    New Jersey minimum wage increasing in 2027 (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    New Jersey's minimum wage will jump from $ 15.92 to $ 16.45 on January 1, 2027.

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