10. Violation of contract to pay employees.

   a.   An employer who has agreed with an employee or with a bargaining agent for employees to pay wages, compensation or benefits to or for the benefit of employees commits a disorderly persons offense if the employer:

   (1) fails to pay wages when due; or

   (2) fails to pay compensation or benefits within 30 days after due.

   b.   If a corporate employer violates subsection a., any officer or employee of the corporation who is responsible for the violation commits a disorderly persons offense.

   L.1999,c.90, s.10.