NJ S2785

Expands New Jersey employer reporting requirements to include entities that contract with individuals for financial compensation, specifically targeting ride-sharing and delivery technology platforms

Requires employers and contracting entities to report new hires and contractors to the Department of Human Services within 20 days, or every 15 days for electronic filers

Reports must include the worker's name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, and the employer's name, address, and federal tax ID number

Applies to all financial compensation arrangements including 1099 earnings, not just traditional W-2 employment

Penalties for non-compliance include a written warning for first violations, up to $25 per subsequent violation, or up to $500 if the employer and worker conspired to avoid reporting