NJ Adopts Independent Contractor Rules Criticized by Freelancers, Gig Workers

NJ adopts independent contractor rules criticized by freelancers, gig workers

New Jersey says new rules are needed to prevent some employers from robbing workers of benefits. Critics call the new rules a “job killer.” (Photo by Hal Brown/New Jersey Monitor)The New Jersey Department of Labor adopted rules codifying its interpretation of a test that measures whether a worker is an employee entitled to benefits or an independent contractor who is not, a move made over objections from business groups, gig workers, and freelan…

New Jersey Department of Labor Publishes Final ABC Rule

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NJ adopts controversial ABC test rule on worker classification

A controversial rule governing how workers are classified in New Jersey will move forward, after the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development formally adopted regulations Tuesday pertaining to the state's "ABC test."

New Jersey Adopts Clearer Rules On Worker Classification, Aiming To Protect Employees And Businesses

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has adopted new regulations clarifying how workers are classified as either employees or independent contractors, an effort they say will protect workers’ rights while giving businesses clearer guidance on compliance. The rules formalize the state’s longstanding “ABC test,” which determines whether a worker can legally be […]