NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT EXPANDS DEFINITION OF “WAGES” TO INCLUDE “COMMISSIONS” UNDER THE NEW JERSEY WAGE PAYMENT LAW
On March 17, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court (in a unanimous decision) held that “commissions” are considered “wages” and protected under the New Jersey Wage Payment Law (“WPL”). N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.1 to 4.15. Case Background Plaintiff, Rosalyn Musker, worked for Suuchi, Inc. (since acquired by IgniteTech) selling software subscription packages to apparel manufacturers. In response […]