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NJ A584

NJ A584
Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill supplements the "Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act," P.L.2007, c.114 (C.34:20-1 et seq.), which establishes a standard for the misclassification of employees as independent contractors within the construction industry. Specifically, this bill requires employers subject to the provisions of that act to conspicuously post notification of the rights of employees to unemployment benefits, minimum wage, overtime and other federal and State workplace protections, as well as the protections against retaliation and the penalties provided under P.L.2007, c.114 (C.34:20-1 et seq.). This notice must contain contact information for individuals working for the employer or their representatives to file complaints or inquire with a representative of the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development about the provisions and possible violations of P.L.2007, c.114 (C.34:20-1 et seq.), as well as be provided in English, Spanish or other languages required by the commissioner. Employers who violate these provisions will be guilty of a disorderly persons offense and, upon conviction, be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,500 for a first violation, and up to $5,000 for any subsequent violation within a five year period.

AI Summary

This bill requires employers in the construction industry, who are already subject to the "Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act" (P.L.2007, c.114), to prominently display a notice informing their employees of their rights, including eligibility for unemployment benefits, minimum wage, overtime pay, and other federal and state workplace protections, as well as protections against retaliation and penalties under the aforementioned act. This notice must also include contact information for employees or their representatives to file complaints or inquire with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development about the act's provisions and potential violations, and must be provided in English, Spanish, and any other languages deemed necessary by the Commissioner based on the linguistic makeup of the workforce. Employers who fail to comply with these requirements will be considered guilty of a disorderly persons offense, facing civil penalties of up to $1,500 for a first offense and up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses within a five-year period.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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