NJ labor chief criticizes ‘river of misinformation’ about independent contractor rule

A rule set to take effect Oct. 1 has caused a furor among business groups and freelancers, but the state insists enforcement won't change.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,040

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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New Jersey’s acting labor commissioner said a “river of misinformation” is fueling opposition to a state rule used to determine whether a worker is an employee entitled to benefits or an independent contractor who is not.

Acting Labor Commissioner Kevin Jarvis told the New Jersey Monitor that the rule, adopted in May and set to take effect next week, makes no changes to the state’s worker classification regime. Claims to the contrary …

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