An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Knowing Misclassification of Construction Workers
FILED UNDER: Wage and Labor Related | Passed | 2010
Summary
Senator Martin of Eagle Lake would authorize the executive director of the Workers’ Compensation Board to shut-down a business or work site if the hiring agent or construction subcontractor has knowingly misrepresented one or more employees as independent contractors. It would also prohibit the subcontractor from performing work on a public works project for three years.
Position
Opposed.
UPDATE: Committee voted the bill ought to pass by an 8-5 vote.
Bill ultimately passed.