From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses two class action lawsuits filed by a golf caddy alleging that he was misclassified as an independent contractor by two country clubs. Richard writes:
NEW JERSEY GOLF CLUBS SUED BY CADDY IN IC MISCLASSIFICATION CLASS ACTION. A golf caddy has filed two class action complaints in New Jersey state court against two country clubs alleging minimum wage and overtime violations under the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law due to the caddies’ classification as independent contractors instead of employees. In both cases, the caddy, representing himself and seeking to represent other similarly situated caddies, alleged that dozens of caddies at each country club do not receive any compensation from the clubs, only bag fees and tips the golfers pay them directly. The plaintiff also claims that the caddies are subject to control by the clubs’ caddy masters, who allegedly assign them to golfers, interview, hire and fire them, supervise and discipline them, and set their hours. The caddy further claims that he is required to wear a uniform and work 50 hours per week without receiving at least the minimum wage or any overtime compensation. Woolridge v. Glen Ridge Country Club, No. ESX-L-003841-25 (N.J. Super. Ct. Essex County May 19, 2025, and Woolridge v. Mountain Ridge Country Club, No. ESX-L-003874-25 (N.J. Super. Ct. Essex County May 20, 2025).