Tightening the Vise: N.J. Further Expands Power to Thwart Employee Misclassification

On July 8, 2021, N.J. Governor Phil Murphy signed a package of bills expanding the power of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to enforce state wage, benefit and tax laws, and enhancing penalties for employers that misclassify workers as independent contractors.  Commenting on the Murphy administration’s