Concerns classification of musicians for purposes of State employment laws.

This bill exempts musicians who perform for a fee or compensation from being classified as employees under four New Jersey employment laws: unemployment compensation, temporary disability benefits, workers' compensation, and the State Wage and Hour Law. It directly affects musicians performing for pay, removing them from coverage under these specific statutes. As a result, such musicians would not be eligible for unemployment benefits, disability benefits, workers' compensation, or wage/hour law protections. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.