NEW JERSEY — A state law in New Jersey that creates better job protections for “temporary workers” has survived another court challenge.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld an earlier district court decision, which denied a request for an injunction from several business advocacy groups. The source of the controversy? New Jersey’s “Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights.”
The state law beefs up job protections for an estimated 127,000 employees in the state, many of whom work in the rapidly growing warehouse industry. Gov. Phil Murphy signed it into law last year after conditionally vetoing a previous version.
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The legislation saw harsh criticism from business groups and temp agencies, who argued that it will be a huge drain on employers – potentially impacting the number of available jobs – and could force businesses to move to other states due to the increased cost.
However, labor advocates and workers have protested that more regulations are desperately needed in an industry that is rife with low pay, discrimination, wage violations, a lack of health benefits, uncertain schedules and serious safety risks. Read More: NJ Temp Workers Say Tragic Car Crash Shows Urgent Need For Change
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In July 2023, a federal judge denied an injunction that would have put the brakes on the Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights. See Related: NJ Temp Worker ‘Bill Of Rights’ Survives Court Challenge
An appeal to a higher court was also unsuccessful (read the court’s written opinion below, or view it online here).
“We agree with the district court that the staffing associations are unlikely to succeed on the merits of any of their challenges to the act,” the opinion from the Third Circuit court states.
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