TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Ellen Karcher which will increase penalties on home builders who misclassify construction workers in an attempt to circumvent New Jersey tax laws was signed into law by Governor Corzine today.
“Too many home contractors are relying on cheap day labor on their projects, and refusing to pay fair wages and benefits,” said Senator Karcher, D-Monmouth and Mercer. “At the same time, they are costing the State of New Jersey millions in lost tax revenue, which is borne on the backs of honest, taxpaying citizens. We need to increase the penalties on these deceptive business practices, and ensure that all New Jersey employees are receiving a living wage.”