Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey

Well, the first question is, "What do you mean by 'supposed to'?" If you mean, as a common courtesy or as is customarily expected in any commercial transaction, then, yes. If you mean, as a legal obligation, that's less clear. In certain consumer contracts, the answer is plainly, yes. Some statutes require that consumers receive a copy of contracts they sign. However, I'm not aware of any common law cases which entitle parties to a copy of contracts they sign. I'd be interested in hearing from other attorneys on this point. As a practical matter, I always insist in getting a copy... of anything I sign. If the employer refuses, I'd question the motive. Kindly note and remember that my response is merely a general comment on the law related to your question, and NOT legal advice or opinion. Also, your question and my response does NOT create an attorney-client relationship between us. You cannot rely upon what I have written, because I do not have all of the information that I need to advise you or render an opinion. Even simple facts you have not shared can completely change my answer. For me to give you legal advice or opinion, you would need to hire me to be your lawyer, and then we would need to discuss this in detail and go over the documents.