Pennsylvania SB586 establishes criteria for independent contractors and outlines penalties for misclassification of employees.

Pennsylvania SB586, known as the Workplace Misclassification Act, sets criteria for determining when an individual qualifies as an independent contractor. It mandates that contractors must have a written, project-specific contract, be free from control over their work, and be engaged in an independently established trade or business. The bill also prohibits employers from misclassifying employees, imposing penalties for such violations. Employers found guilty of misclassification face administrative and criminal penalties, including fines and potential debarment from public contracts.

Pennsylvania SB586 establishes criteria for independent contractors and outlines penalties for misclassification of employees.

Pennsylvania SB586, known as the Workplace Misclassification Act, sets criteria for determining when an individual qualifies as an independent contractor. It mandates that contractors must have a written, project-specific contract, be free from control over their work, and be engaged in an independently established trade or business. The bill also prohibits employers from misclassifying employees, imposing penalties for such violations. Employers found guilty of misclassification face administrative and criminal penalties, including fines and potential debarment from public contracts.