Increases certain penalties for violations of wage and hour law.

This bill increases penalties for New Jersey employers who violate wage and hour laws. It raises the minimum fine for a first violation from $100 to $500 (keeping the maximum at $1,000), increases the minimum for a second violation from $500 to $1,000 (max $2,000), and makes a third violation a fourth-degree crime punishable by fines of $2,000-$10,000 or up to 18 months in prison. Employers who underpay workers, falsify records, or obstruct enforcement face these steeper penalties. The bill also authorizes the Labor Commissioner to impose administrative fines up to $250 for first violations and $500 for repeat offenses, considering factors like employer history and business size.