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New Jersey Independent Contractor Agreement

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New Jersey at a glance: Classification Test: ABC Test · Governing Law: N.J. Stat. § 43:21-19

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Overview

Independent Contractor Agreements in New Jersey

New Jersey applies a strict statutory ABC test (N.J. Stat. § 43:21-19) for worker classification, making it very difficult to classify workers as contractors if they perform core business work.
Key Facts

New Jersey Independent Contractor Agreement — Quick Reference

RequirementNew Jersey Rule
Classification TestABC Test
Governing LawN.J. Stat. § 43:21-19
Legal Requirements

New Jersey Legal Requirements

  • Must satisfy all three prongs of the New Jersey ABC test.
Governing Laws

New Jersey Governing Laws

N.J. Stat. § 43:21-19
Employment Definitions
Codifies the ABC test for worker classification.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's New Jersey legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

New Jersey Independent Contractor Agreement — Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Jersey use the ABC test?

Yes, New Jersey has a strict statutory ABC test.