SB1073

Classifying independent contractors and employees

Introduced·2/23/26
Intr Text

Aligns West Virginia's independent contractor and employee classifications with IRS standards.

West Virginia SB1073 amends the state's worker classification laws to align with the Internal Revenue Service's criteria for independent contractors and employees. The bill specifies that a worker is an independent contractor if they meet certain conditions, such as having control over their work hours and location, being responsible for their own business expenses, and not being entitled to benefits like workers' compensation or unemployment insurance.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 23

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 23

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 23

Senate

Introduced in Senate