On August 5, 2023, New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (TWBR) law takes full effect, bringing new obligations for temporary service firms and employers that utilize temporary workers. The State of New Jersey has indicated that it intends to enforce the new law in accordance with the proposed regulations unveiled on July 21, 2023.
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Temporary Workers Bill of Rights
The TWBR, which was signed by Governor Phil Murphy on February 6, 2023, is aimed at equalizing the pay of temporary workers with that of direct employees. The law requires that covered temporary workers be paid no less than the average rate of pay and cost of benefits provided to direct employees in similar positions and with similar skills.
The law prohibits temporary service firms from restricting the rights of temporary workers to accept permanent employment, restricts the amount they can charge in placement fees, and requires temporary service firms to be certified by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Further, temporary service firms will be required to provide certain disclosures to temporary workers upon assignment and to provide temporary workers with itemized wage statements. The state...
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