Contract Specifications for Independent Construction Contractors
December 6, 2022 09:09 AM to All House Members
Circulated By
Representative John Galloway
D House District 140
Memo
Employee misclassification is a widespread problem in Pennsylvania. This practice is particularly prevalent in the construction industry, where contractors and subcontractors may seek to cut the costs associated with having “employees” by classifying those employees as “independent contractors.” This allows bad actors to get business that would have otherwise gone to law-abiding employers. Additionally, misclassified workers receive less protection under the law and miss out on the pay and benefits that they have earned.
This bill addresses misclassification in the construction industry by further specifying that a worker would only be considered an independent contractor if the written contract is project-specific and time-specific. This change will make it harder for unethical employers to skirt the law.
Misclassification hurts all workers and ethical businesses in Pennsylvania. It’s time to fix this problem. Let’s pass this reform and create a level playing field for workers and businesses in Pennsylvania.
(Prior HB 401)
This bill addresses misclassification in the construction industry by further specifying that a worker would only be considered an independent contractor if the written contract is project-specific and time-specific. This change will make it harder for unethical employers to skirt the law.
Misclassification hurts all workers and ethical businesses in Pennsylvania. It’s time to fix this problem. Let’s pass this reform and create a level playing field for workers and businesses in Pennsylvania.
(Prior HB 401)
Legislation
Document - Introduced as HB 413
Contract Specifications for Independent Construction Contractors
December 6, 2022 09:09 AM to All House Members
Circulated By
GALLOWAY
Memo
Employee misclassification is a widespread problem in Pennsylvania. This practice is particularly prevalent in the construction industry, where contractors and subcontractors may seek to cut the costs associated with having “employees” by classifying those employees as “independent contractors.” This allows bad actors to get business that would have otherwise gone to law-abiding employers. Additionally, misclassified workers receive less protection under the law and miss out on the pay and benefits that they have earned.
This bill addresses misclassification in the construction industry by further specifying that a worker would only be considered an independent contractor if the written contract is project-specific and time-specific. This change will make it harder for unethical employers to skirt the law.
Misclassification hurts all workers and ethical businesses in Pennsylvania. It’s time to fix this problem. Let’s pass this reform and create a level playing field for workers and businesses in Pennsylvania.
(Prior HB 401)
This bill addresses misclassification in the construction industry by further specifying that a worker would only be considered an independent contractor if the written contract is project-specific and time-specific. This change will make it harder for unethical employers to skirt the law.
Misclassification hurts all workers and ethical businesses in Pennsylvania. It’s time to fix this problem. Let’s pass this reform and create a level playing field for workers and businesses in Pennsylvania.
(Prior HB 401)
Document
Introduced as HB 413
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