ABC test

Contractors
May 18, 2026

New Jersey moves forward with controversial ABC test rule

New Jersey advances its disputed ABC test rule after months of debate over gig workers and contractor classification.

Independent contractor
May 5, 2026

NJ adopts controversial ABC test rule on worker classification

The controversial move intends to clarify standards for independent contractors amid debate over gig work impacts and labor regulation.

Uber driver
Mar 12, 2026

Exclusive: NJ voters support gig workers as independent contractors

A 2026 poll of N.J. voters finds 75% of voters support gig drivers staying independent contractors with access to portable benefits in rideshare and delivery jobs.

Gov. Phil Murphy attended the grand opening of Amazon’s fulfillment center in Edison on Sept. 24, 2018.
Oct 22, 2025

NJ sues Amazon over Flex driver classification

The state filed suit alleging the e-commerce giant is denying wages and benefits to these carriers under state law.

Contractors
Aug 28, 2025

Murphy says NJ contractor rule still under review

Without picking sides, Gov. Phil Murphy noted the passions surrounding the labor department's hotly contested proposal to reclassify gig workers in the state.

Independent Contractor Agreement
Aug 14, 2025

Pushback grows on NJ’s contractor classification rules

Bipartisan lawmakers and business leaders oppose the proposed ABC test updates, citing risks to independent workers and employers.

Independent contractor
Aug 6, 2025

NJDOL faces pushback over independent contractor rules

The department's proposed ABC rules face mounting opposition from business groups and freelancers across the state.