Re/Max of New Jersey, Inc. v. Wausau Insurance Companies

GIBSON, J.S.C.

These are consolidated cases in which Re/Max of New Jersey and several of its franchisees seek a declaratory judgment that their sales agents be deemed independent contractors for the purpose of calculating workers’ compensation premiums. Defendants are various insurance carriers which have supplied workers’ compensation coverage to plaintiffs. The carriers contend that the agents should be deemed employees. This issue appears to be one of first impression and is before the court procedurally based on stipulated facts and cross motions for summary judgment.

FINDINGS OF FACT

Plainti…