# N.J. Stat. § 56:8-1.2: Unlawful withholding of diversion of wages by temporary help service firm; penalty

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-1.2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 56:8-1.2
- **Heading:** Unlawful withholding of diversion of wages by temporary help service firm; penalty
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 56 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-1.2

## Text

1. It shall be an unlawful practice for a temporary help service firm, as the term is used in P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), section 14 of P.L.1981, c.1 (C.56:8-1.1) and P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et seq.), to willfully withhold or divert wages for any purpose not expressly permitted by section 4 of P.L.1965, c.173 (C.34:11-4.4). In addition to any fine or penalty, the Attorney General may refuse to issue or renew, and may suspend or revoke a firm's registration to operate as a temporary help service firm for the purposes of P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), section 14 of P.L.1981, c.1 (C.56:8-1.1), P.L.1989, c.331 (C.34:8-43 et seq.) and related regulations for a violation of this section. A refusal, suspension or revocation shall not be made except upon reasonable notice to, and the opportunity to be heard by, the applicant or registrant. L.2007,c.15.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-1.1 Temporary help services; inclusion within definition of merchandise; rules, regulations; fees, charges on firms; transport of workers regulated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-1.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-1.2 Unlawful withholding of diversion of wages by temporary help service firm; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-1.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2 Fraud, etc., in connection with sale or advertisement of merchandise or real estate as unlawful practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.1 Operation simulating governmental agency as unlawful practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.2 Scheme to not sell item or service advertised](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.3 Advertising plan involving notification of winning of prize and other requirements unlawful.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.4 Advertisement of unassembled merchandise as assembled in picture or illustration; prohibition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.5 Sale, attempt to sell or offer for sale of merchandise without tag or label with selling price](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.6 Daily failure to tag as separate violation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.7 False representation unlawful practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.8 "Going out of business sale" ; time limits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.9 Misrepresentation of identity of food in menus or advertisements of eating establishments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 56:8-2.10 Acts constituting misrepresentation of identity of food](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T56_C8_S8-2.10.md)

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