DLWD Notes Anti-Misclassifications Steps

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) and Department of the Treasury reported they have taken steps to ensure that employers do not misclassify their employees as independent contractors in order to avoid paying payroll taxes or workers' compensation coverage for their workers. DLWD acting commissioner David Socolow noted Gov. Jon Corzine directed the agencies to work together to prevent such misclassifications. Socolow said the departments are sharing audit information, unifying the definition of "employee" and holding quarterly meetings to monitor ongoing i...