The New Jersey Senate passed legislation that would bar the state from interfering with details of a collective bargaining agreement that is in effect and expressly governs wages and working conditions.
Proponents said S-4506 would protect minor league baseball in New Jersey.
The bill exempts minor league baseball players from the provisions of the State wage and hour laws and the recordkeeping requirements of the wage payment laws, provided the players are employed under a collective bargaining agreement that is in effect and expressly governs wages and working conditions.
“Minor league baseball is more than just entertainment, it’s part of what makes summers in New Jersey so special,” Republican New Jersey Sen. Bob Singer said in a release. “This legislation ensures that the State doesn’t overstep or interfere with collective bargaining agreements that already govern wages and working conditions. It’s a commonsense measure to prevent government overreach and keep America’s pastime alive and thriving right here in the Garden State.”
Singer, a long-time fan of minor league baseball, is a season ticket holder of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
