SB117

Kentucky SB117 aims to ensure worker fairness in the construction industry by setting penalties for misclassification of employees and requiring.

Kentucky SB117, the Kentucky Workers Fairness Act, establishes penalties for misclassifying employees as independent contractors in the construction industry. It mandates that prime contractors and subcontractors classify workers correctly and face civil penalties for violations. The act also requires these contractors to use the E-Verify program for employee work eligibility verification on capital projects. It sets civil penalties for various violations, including misclassification, retaliation against employees, and failure to pay wages.