New Jersey S4045 clarifies that amateur sports officials are independent contractors, not employees, under State law.

New Jersey S4045 specifies that amateur sports officials are considered independent contractors, not employees, for purposes of State employment laws. This includes laws related to unemployment compensation, temporary disability benefits, family leave, gross income tax, and wage and hour regulations. The bill defines an amateur sports official as someone who enforces rules, manages games, and ensures participant safety in amateur athletic events. This change applies retroactively to any pending audits or proceedings and to any future cases seeking to classify these officials as employees.

New Jersey S4045 clarifies that amateur sports officials are independent contractors, not employees, under State law.

New Jersey S4045 specifies that amateur sports officials are considered independent contractors, not employees, for purposes of State employment laws. This includes laws related to unemployment compensation, temporary disability benefits, family leave, gross income tax, and wage and hour regulations. The bill defines an amateur sports official as someone who enforces rules, manages games, and ensures participant safety in amateur athletic events. This change applies retroactively to any pending audits or proceedings and to any future cases seeking to classify these officials as employees.