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New Jersey bill would protect sports refs as 'independent contractors'
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A New Jersey bill has been introduced to protect sports referees by classifying them as independent contractors.
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- New Jersey bill would protect sports refs as 'independent contractors'
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- New Jersey bill would protect sports refs as 'independent contractors' - Courier
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- Bill aims to classify sports referees as independent contractors
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