The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that worker commissions count as wages under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law. Prior to the ruling, made on March 17, 2025, the law included a definition of wages: direct monetary compensation for services or labor rendered by a worker.
Supplementary incentives and bonuses are still excluded from wages, as they are calculated independently of regular wages and paid in addition to the amount owed to the employee for the work or services rendered.
This article is informational and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with an employment lawyer or accountant for additional clarification on how these changes impact your company.
