By Jelani Gibson, NJ Advance Media
NJ.com, Dec. 17, 2025. Also Yahoo News.
New Jersey workers are getting a pay bump. The state’s minimum wage will rise by 43 cents to $15.92 per hour on Jan. 1, continuing a steady climb that began under Gov. Phil Murphy. ...
Business for a Fair Minimum Wage, an organization of business owners that supports the wage increase, said higher pay benefits everyone.
“Higher wages strengthen the economy — workers have more buying power and businesses see more consumer demand,” said Mitch Cahn, a member of the group and owner of Unionwear, a clothing company in Newark.
“When you invest in employees, you keep experienced workers who are skilled and efficient. Strong morale drives strong performance,” Cahn said.