On February 6, 2023, New Jersey Gov. Murphy signed into the law commonly called “The New Jersey Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (A1474 2R),” which requires temporary staffing agencies and their clients in certain industries to equalize the compensation and benefits of temporary workers with that of regular employees, provide each temporary worker with a detailed itemized statement of wage and deduction information and other requirements. The applicable industry includes food preparation and service, building and ground cleaning, transportation occupations, and construction.
Most of the law’s provisions will take effect on August 5, 2023, except the new hire notice requirement and non-retaliation provision will become effective on May 7, 2023.
The new law provides significant equal compensation protection to temporary workers, including the “average cost of benefits, or the cash equivalent thereof.” However, the law does not further define benefits for this purpose. Covered employers for temporary agencies or third-party clients should review this development with their employment counsel and monitor any updates to these new requirements.
Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (A1474/S511) »
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