How should I go about this?

Its best just to politely tell him something appears to be wrong with your paycheck. Then point out your hourly rate is still listed as the old minimum wage, rather than the new one. Its best to avoid using accusatory terms such as, "you made a mistake on my check."

There are frequently specific conditions under which a company might pay less than the minimum wage. Look into that and/or call your state's labor board and ask them. You definitely want to do that before tell your employer that they are paying you less than what is legally allowed.

I would award A. J. Best Answer.

I will reinforce that it is best to approach the issue as asking for clarification instead of as an accusation.

You firmly, but courteously ask whether he knows about the change and whether he is acting under one of the exceptions and to please explain which exception. You can say you were expecting $10 an hour

https://www.njbia.org/minimum-wage-law-p-l-2019-c-...

Small business less than 6 workers

Training period ($9/Hour for 120 hours with inexperienced employees)

Minors under 18, but there are certain job exceptions

Farm Labor

10 weeks or less summer season workers, highly seaonal business

Gratuity offset (Some states allow it, such as NJ)

If he is acting within the law, you can either accept it, negotiate that if your performance is high can you get a raise, or look for a job with higher pay.

And, always in-person and not via texting, email, or telephone unless no other way to reach.

Remind him that minimum wage is now $10 an hour and ask, POLITELY, why he is paying you less. There may be a legitimate reason. (Training, for example).

If you don't like the answer find a new job.

speak up. don't be shy. it's your money

I thought the minimum wage in the US is now $15.

But if not, then state that you thought the minimum wage in NJ is now $10, and see his response. And ideally get things in writing.

Why didn't you open your mouth right then and there? You go to their office or HR and you simply ask. No damn text messages or emails either it shows you have no spine.

ADDED before going to anyone else go to the employer FIRST then you can seek other remedies but remember that job may go away in a big hurry.

If you haven't received minimum wage or overtime pay and are an employee covered by the FLSA, you may consider filing a complaint for wage and hour violations. As of July 2015, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. However, many states have state minimum wage requirements that are higher than the federal minimum.