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OPINION: Sherrill’s pause on independent contractor rules should stand
The president of Jersey 1st backs Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s 90-day pause of New Jersey's independent contractor rule, citing economic impact.
NJDOL sets higher 2026 benefit rates, wage bases
The state labor department raised caps and taxable earning thresholds for unemployment, disability, family leave and workers’ compensation.
Wonder cuts 100+ NJ jobs amid growth plans
The realignment comes as the food hall concept from billionaire Marc Lore aims to reach 1,000 locations by 2029.
NJ adds 4,900 jobs in August as unemployment hits 5%
Professional and business services led the state's gains, while the public sector recorded a 2,100 decrease.
OPINION: NJ’s bureaucrats take aim at entrepreneurs
The CEO of the American Securities Association says, if enacted, the worker classification rule will hurt the state's contract workers, delivery drivers, gig-economy workers and financial services workers.
NJ adds 7,500 jobs in July, public sector cuts offset gains
The private sector's additions helped balance losses as unemployment held steady at 4.9%, slightly above the national rate.
NJDOL proposes new ABC test rules for contractors
The state labor department is considering revised regulations that may reclassify certain contract workers as employees and expose businesses to lawsuits for misclassification. Here’s what business leaders need to know.
NJDOL faces pushback over independent contractor rules
The department's proposed ABC rules face mounting opposition from business groups and freelancers across the state.
OPINION: Keep New Jersey insurance agents independent
A recent proposal by the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development seeks to reclassify these professionals as employees. One agent says this "could have far-reaching, unintended consequences."
NJ pay transparency law takes effect for employers statewide
Seeking to promote equity and fair hiring, under the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act employers must post salary and benefits in jobs listings.
NJ labor department provides support to laid-off federal workers
According to the most recent data, New Jersey’s workforce includes some 50,000 federal employees.
Student workforce development bills move in Trenton
NJBIZ spoke with the sponsors of two pieces of legislation that are designed to create "opportunities for New Jersey students" while "ensuring that our businesses have qualified workers will strengthen New Jersey’s economy."
