This bill exempts minor league baseball players from certain provisions of the New Jersey State wage and hour laws and the recordkeeping requirements of the wage payment laws, provided that the players are employed under a collective bargaining agreement that is currently in effect and explicitly governs their wages and working conditions. The legislation acknowledges the unique nature of minor league baseball employment, which often involves irregular hours and non-traditional training schedules, making the application of standard state wage laws incompatible with the terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.

The exemption will only apply while a valid collective bargaining agreement is in effect and will not extend beyond its term unless renewed or renegotiated. Additionally, the bill mandates that Minor League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association must inform the Department of Labor and Workforce Development within one week of any termination or replacement of such agreements. This legislation aims to balance the interests of organized labor with the economic and social benefits that minor league baseball teams provide to New Jersey communities, while ensuring that the protections and benefits established through collective bargaining are maintained.