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NJ A3069
NJ A3069Concerns workers' compensation insurance requirements for certain corporations and partnerships.
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Introduced
02/18/2016
02/18/2016
In Committee
02/18/2016
02/18/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the definition of "employer" in the workers' compensation law, R.S.34:15-1 et seq., to exempt certain partnerships from the requirements of that law. The bill provides that a partnership is not subject to the requirements of the workers' compensation law if there are only two partners and if there is no other individual or individuals that perform services for the partnership. The bill revises the definition of "employee" in the law to permit an S corporation that has only one individual who performs services for the corporation and is the only shareholder in the corporation to choose whether or not to obtain workers' compensation coverage.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "employer" in the workers' compensation law to exempt certain partnerships from the requirements of that law, specifically partnerships with only two partners and no other individuals performing services. Additionally, the bill allows an S corporation with only one individual performing services and who is the sole shareholder to choose whether or not to obtain workers' compensation coverage. The bill also clarifies the definition of "employee" and the circumstances under which workers' compensation coverage must be obtained.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 02/18/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3069_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3069_I1.PDF |
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