Workforce Misclassification Legislation Takes a Positive Turn
Workforce Misclassification: Steps in the right direction...signs of hope.
Congratulations to Pennsylvania for attempting to make it simpler for the employer to know how to conduct their business and remain within the state guidelines for the engagement of independent contractors. Now, let’s hope that the Federal Government and other states follow suit in this legislative simplification. Additionally, Pennsylvania should apply the rules to non-construction worker positions.
Our recent article that stated that the Federal Senate is taking a 3rd attempt at creating punitive legislation for misclassifying workers by calling the misclassifications, “payroll fraud”.
We need more states like Pennsylvania to simplify the rules on the businesses so they can be compliant versus attacking them punitively as the Federal Government has been attempting to do.
Pennsylvania Legislature Implements New Measures to Curb Independent Contractor Misclassification by Construction Firms
A new Pennsylvania law targets construction employers who misclassify workers, and it could mean a range of expanded benefits for many of the state's carpenters, plumbers, and electricians.
April 20, 2011 /Advertising Marketing PR News/ -- Independent contractors are widely utilized in the construction business to help reduce costs and bring in valuable outside expertise. For employers, using independent contractors means employment tax savings and the avoidance of certain labor laws. But, problems arise when employers start calling regular employees "independent contractors." Read the full article here...