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OPINION: A call for crackdown on illegal construction labor
The director of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union of New Jersey says the state must tackle illegal construction labor practices to protect workers, improve safety and ensure fair competition.
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.
NJ cuts unemployment tax, saving businesses $300M
"[The] reduction demonstrates a major milestone in New Jersey’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Phil Murphy.
Delivery company will pay $296K to settle NJ worker misclassification claims
The agreement is the latest action stemming from collaborative efforts between the Department of Labor & Workforce Development and the Office of the Attorney General to address the issue.
Uber pays New Jersey $100M in worker misclassification case
Covering 297,866 drivers, the funds – which will go toward the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Unemployment Trust Fund – mark the largest such payment the state has ever received.
Worker misclassification legislation makes its way to Murphy
A task force convened by the governor previously reported the state misses out on tens of millions of dollars in unpaid employment taxes due to the practice.
New legislation would crack down on worker misclassification (updated)
State lawmakers are moving ahead with a trio of bills meant to quell a practice they say cheats the state of tax revenue and workers of key labor protections.
