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NJ S558
NJ S558Classifies golf caddies as independent contractors for purposes of State employment laws.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who performs caddie services for a fee or other compensation on a golf course is considered an independent contractor for purposes of State employment law. The bill exempts from coverage under various employment laws of the State any services performed by a golf caddie for a fee or other compensation on a golf course. The exempted golf caddie would not be subject to various taxes and would not be eligible for various benefits.
AI Summary
This bill declares that individuals providing caddie services for payment on a golf course will be classified as independent contractors, not employees, under New Jersey's employment laws. This means that caddies will not be covered by various state employment protections and benefits, such as unemployment compensation, temporary disability benefits, workers' compensation, and state wage and hour laws, nor will they be subject to certain state taxes as employees. The bill aims to clarify the employment status of golf caddies, effectively exempting their services from the scope of numerous state employment regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 12/01/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S558 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/558_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 12/1/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/558_S1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/558_T1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/558_I1.HTM |
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