Pennsylvania Creates New Definition of IC for Construction Workers

On October 13, 2010, Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell (D-Pa) signed into law the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (“the Act”), H.B. 400, which amends the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act and the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law for determining an individual’s status as an employee or independent contractor in the construction industry. It also…
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Special Rules Enacted for Construction and Delivery Workers

Nebraska’s Employee Classification Act (“the Act”), L.B. 563, dramatically increases the administrative burden and financial risks of doing business with independent contractors in the construction or delivery services industries. The Act was signed into law by Governor Dave Heineman (R-Ne) and became effective on July 15, 2010. I. Scope and Applicability The…
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Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 Goes to Committee

Bill H 6128 and S 3786 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010. Seeks to limit application of the Section 530 safe harbor provisions by authorizing prospective reclassification of an independent contractor as an employee. Additionally, the Secretary is permitted to issue guidance regarding the classification of employment status of individuals. Requires…
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