Bill > S2033

This bill amends the definition of "employment" under New Jersey's unemployment compensation law to remove an exemption for operators of certain motor vehicles. Previously, operators of motor vehicles weighing 18,000 pounds or more, used for commercial freight, who owned or financed their equipment independently and were paid by a percentage of revenue or by distance/weight, were not considered employees for unemployment compensation purposes. This bill eliminates that specific exemption, meaning these operators will now be covered under the unemployment compensation law unless they meet other criteria for exemption. The bill takes effect immediately.