Call to Action – Oppose the NJDOL’s Proposed New Rules: N.J.A.C. 12:11

***CALL TO ACTION***

Stop the NJDOL from Eliminating Owner Operator Truckers in NJ

UPDATE: The Bi-State submitted written comments to the NJ Labor Department

Click HERE to read 

On June 23, 2025, Bi-State Pre testified at the NJDOL Hearing

Click Here to Read Her Testimony

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) is currently accepting comments on a proposal to enforce new rules that labor attorneys warn will eliminate the ability of Owner Operator truck drivers and other independent contractors to work in the State of New Jersey. If these proposed rules are put into effect, it will have a crippling impact on the port community and our ability to keep the Supply Chain moving.

It is essential that we push back immediately and express strong opposition to this disastrous proposal. Comments on Proposed New Rules: N.J.A.C. 12:11 are due by August 6th, but we urge you to submit your comments as soon as possible, in advance of the June 23rd Public Hearing that is being held in Trenton.

You can read an in-depth analysis of the proposal HERE.

ACTION ITEM #1: Submit Comments Opposing the NJDOL Proposal

For your convenience, we’ve created a Letter Template in Microsoft Word for you to submit comments to the NJDOL. Click HERE to download a copy. All comments should be sent to the following address:

David Fish, Executive Director, Legal and Regulatory Services
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
PO Box 110, 13th Floor, Trenton, NJ 08625-0110
Fax: (609) 292-8246
Email: David.Fish@dol.nj.gov

We also have a list of Key Talking Points to assist you in stating your opposition (see bullet points below, and CLICK HERE for full details.)

ACTION #2: Contact our Legislative Leadership!

  • Call the Senate President and Assembly Speaker:

Senate President Nick Scutari, SenScutari@njleg.org, 732-827-7480
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, AsmCoughlin@njleg.org, 732-855-7441

  • Urge them to join you in strongly opposing the NJDOL’s Proposed New Rules (N.J.A.C. 12:11) by contacting Governor Murphy on your behalf to pressure him to pull the proposal. The more calls, the better!
  • Email them a copy of your comments.

Please take action today and feel free to share this information with others who will join us in expressing opposition. Thank you for your participation and support.

KEY TALKING POINTS

  • The ABC test is a job-killer that hurts all workers.
  • The proposal will not protect Independent Contractors—it will eliminate them.
  • The proposal will cause irrevocable harm to the Supply Chain, eliminating up to 77% of our driver workforce.
  • The NJDOL proposal will not create jobs, it will destroy them and negatively impact New Jersey’s economy, just as similar policies did in California.
  • The proposal is dangerous and unreasonable.
  • The proposal is based on old data and misinterpreted research.
  • The proposal lacks clarity and will increase confusion.
  • More time and input Is needed to address this complex issue.
  • The NJDOL proposal ignores Federal policy changes and pending Federal legislation.
  • Rules that restrict Independent Contractor work hurt women, seniors, and minorities
  • The NJDOL proposal goes too far and will hurt workers and business owners alike.

FURTHER READING

You can read an overview of NY labor policy battle HERE.

You can read an article on faulty stats HERE.