Employee Misclassification Bill Fails in State Senate

Bill S 207 Makes it a felony to knowingly file a false statement or false supporting documentation of independent contractor status for purposes of workers’ compensation; makes it a misdemeanor to misclassify an employee as an independent contractor for purposes of unemployment compensation. Prohibits an employer from classifying an employee as…

Employee Classification Act Fails in House

Bill: H 1120 Employee Classification Act. Misclassification act that applies an ABC Test (with an alternative for an independently established business under prong C) to the construction industry for purposes of labor department. Construction is specifically defined to include moving construction-related materials on the job site to or from the job…

Owner-Operator Bill Fails in State Senate

Bill S 487 Makes clear that an owner-operator (and any driver), defined to be “an equipment lessor who provides vehicular equipment with a driver to transport passengers or property under contract with a common carrier,” are not employees of the carrier. Status as of May 31, 2010: Failed – Adjourned (April 22,…

Owner-Operator Bill Fails

Bill H 716 Makes clear that an owner-operator (and any driver), defined to be “an equipment lessor who provides vehicular equipment with a driver to transport passengers or property under contract with a common carrier,” are not employees of the carrier. Status as of May 31, 2010: Failed – Adjourned (April 22,…
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