Classifies golf caddies as independent contractors for purposes of State employment laws.
This bill classifies golf caddies who perform services for compensation on a golf course as independent contractors under New Jersey state law, rather than employees. It exempts caddies from coverage under key state employment laws, including unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, minimum wage requirements, and state income tax obligations. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage and directly affects caddies by removing them from these employment protections and tax systems. The legislation is currently pending in the Senate Labor Committee.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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Jon Bramnick
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