Washington SB6302 addresses misclassification in finishing trades on public works projects.

Washington SB6302 amends state law to clarify definitions and limit the number of independent contractors a contractor or subcontractor can engage for covered finishing work on public works projects. Covered finishing work includes drywall, flooring, tiling, painting, and glazier and glasswork. The bill specifies that individuals performing such work must meet certain criteria to be considered independent contractors rather than employees. Violations of the contractor limit result in those individuals being considered employees.

Washington SB6302 addresses misclassification in finishing trades on public works projects.

Washington SB6302 amends state law to clarify definitions and limit the number of independent contractors a contractor or subcontractor can engage for covered finishing work on public works projects. Covered finishing work includes drywall, flooring, tiling, painting, and glazier and glasswork. The bill specifies that individuals performing such work must meet certain criteria to be considered independent contractors rather than employees. Violations of the contractor limit result in those individuals being considered employees.