Amateur sports officials in New Jersey are classified as independent contractors under state employment laws.
This bill clarifies that amateur sports officials in New Jersey are considered independent contractors, not employees, under state employment laws. It specifies that amateur sports officials, who enforce rules and ensure safety in amateur athletic events, will not be subject to employee classifications. This change affects laws related to unemployment compensation, temporary disability benefits, family leave, gross income tax, workers' compensation, wage and hour, and prevailing wage. The bill applies retroactively to pending audits, administrative law, and court proceedings.
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