HB449

Kentucky HB449 addresses employee misclassification by employers, ensuring proper compensation for misclassified employees.

Kentucky HB449 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 337 to address the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Employers who misclassify employees and pay less than the required wages and overtime compensation are liable to the affected employees for the full amount owed, including liquidated damages, court costs, and attorney's fees. The bill also outlines specific employee categories exempt from misclassification and defines terms such as "employee," "employer," and "misclassified.