S 558 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Classifies golf caddies as independent contractors for purposes of State employment laws.

This bill reclassifies golf caddies as independent contractors under New Jersey state law, meaning they are no longer considered employees for certain purposes. It specifically exempts caddies performing services for compensation on golf courses from coverage under state unemployment compensation, disability benefits, income tax, workers' compensation, and wage laws. As a result, caddies would not qualify for benefits like unemployment insurance or workers' comp, and their compensation would not be subject to certain employment-related taxes. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Dec 1, 2025
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Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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Dec 1, 2025
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Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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Jon Bramnick
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