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New Jersey cracks down on worker misclassification
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New NJ laws would strengthen state sanctions on worker misclassification
NJ is going after employers who illegally classify their workers as contractors. The practice costs the state millions of dollars in lost contributions for programs like unemployment and disability. Gov. Phil Murphy said misclassification also prevents workers from qualifying for unemployment and other benefits.
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New Jersey cracks down on worker misclassification
Clip: 7/8/2021 | 2m 33sVideo has Closed Captions
NJ is going after employers who illegally classify their workers as contractors. The practice costs the state millions of dollars in lost contributions for programs like unemployment and disability. Gov. Phil Murphy said misclassification also prevents workers from qualifying for unemployment and other benefits.
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