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Audits being conducted by the New Jersey Department of Labor are threatening the livelihood of every licensed court reporter and captioner in this state. CCRA-NJ is asking for your financial support so that we can achieve a favorable outcome through the courts to prevent the DOL from destroying the fundamental principle in our field of the independent contractor.

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A Message from the CCRA-NJ President

As a follow-up to my communication last week updating all of you on the actions CCRA-NJ is taking to provide you with the tools and information to address any questions that you might receive regarding the digital recording issue while at a deposition, I wanted to share the flyer that was created by your volunteer Board of Directors for your use. This flyer clearly showcases the benefits of using a NJ Certified Court Reporter as compared to the method of digital recording. You can download the flyer by clicking the link below and print out as many as you need. We recommend that individual reporters carry this CCRA-NJ Flyer with them to all matters and get a conversation started with attorneys. We advise agencies to place them in all hard copies of transcripts distributed to both clients and non-clients.

Please Click Here to download the flyer

Also, as a reminder, the topic of digital recording has also been added to the agenda for the March 22-23, 2019 Convention. The issue of digital recording will be addressed at the Friday (March 22) Town Hall session that will be held from 7-8:30pm and during the NJ DOL Update session that occurs on Saturday (March 23) from 10am-12pm. For more information on the convention please go to www.ccra-nj .com.

For those of you that cannot join us at the March 2019 Convention in Newark, we will send email updates as additional information needs to be sent.

In coming weeks, we will be providing other materials and strategies. By working as a team, the court reporting profession in the State of New Jersey will remain strong!

Thank you for your continued support.

Mark H. Renzi, CCR, RPR
CCRA-NJ President

Meet the ccra-nj board

Why Become a Member?

CCRA-NJ is now better than ever!

By helping to improve and protect the status of all court reporters in the state. Encouraging real-time skills. Promoting New Jersey participation in the Court Reporters Forums. Getting ready to take on negative reports from various committees that look to put reporters out of business!

We promote educational programs on all levels! Student /mentor programs, Mid-Year conference, and annual conventions heavily attended by reporters throughout the Tri-State. Programs designed to fit your needs. We're working with vendors to deliver to our members the best products and services the industry offers.

We want to promote the interests of both freelance and official reporters. To do so, we need an association with the financial muscle to respond to opportunities and challenges that affect you. A strong, viable association is one of your best bets for protecting all that you have accomplished and earned.

The CCRA-NJ represents both freelance and official reporters throughout the state. In general, CCRA-NJ protects all court reporter positions throughout the state and educates the public and legal community about court reporting issues.

Join CCRA-NJ now and receive the member rate for all 2018 events.

To Join today click the link below:
Membership Application

or if paying by check please complete the form available at the link below and mail both the form and the check to the address on the form.
Membership Application (payment by mail or fax)

For membership questions please contact Tim Bower
Tim Bower, CAE
Executive Director
Certified Court Reporters Association of New Jersey
Phone: 856-875-0818
[email protected]

Recording of May 5 NJ DOL Audit Session Available for purchase

Do you know what is going on with NJ Department of Labor audits?
Do you know how to prepare for a DOL audit?
Do you know how to properly answer the questionnaire?
Do you know what steps you need to take now to protect yourself?
Do you realize that an unfavorable ruling will cost you a lot of money?
Did you miss the May seminar on DOL audits?

CCRA-NJ is providing a flash drive with the 2 hour seminar on the Department of Labor audits presented by Andrew Berns, Esq., from Einhorn Harris for our members for $35. If you attended the session and would like to receive a copy of the session, the cost is $20 (email [email protected] for a discount code). This is crucial information for all licensed court reporters in New Jersey, with many suggestions of what you can do now to ensure your status as an independent contractor, how to answer the questionnaire, and what records you need to keep.

Order today and your order will ship in early September.

Available for a Limited Time Only

click here to order today

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE CCRA-NJ
MARCH 2019 CONVENTION!!!!

The CCRA-NJ 2019 March Convention
will be held
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019
at the
Doubletree by Hilton Newark Airport Hotel
located at 128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS POPULAR CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENT!

TO REGISTER CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
2019 Annual Spring Convention Form

If you want to register by phone please call Tim Bower at 856-875-0818.

TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION BROCHURE THAT CONTAINS
FULL DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL SESSIONS PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
March 2019 Conference Registration Brochure

Book your hotel sleeping room/s now!
We have reserved a block of guest rooms for Friday night at a discounted rate of ONLY $129 PER NIGHT. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel, and do so IMMEDIATELY, as the discounted room rate is only guaranteed until February 20, 2019 or the rooms sell out, by calling 800-222-8733. Be sure to reference you are with the CCRA-NJ Spring Convention group to receive the discount. If you need assistance please call Tim Bower at 856-875-0818.