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House Bill 18 Returns from Committee
6/17/2010

Bill: H 18

Authorizes Department of Unemployment Assistance to share information with the joint task force on the underground economy and employee misclassification.

Status as of May 31, 2010: From Committee (May 17,... read more

Pending Initiative Status April 2010
4/22/2010

Bill: H 17

Provides for issuance of stop-work order and penalties in event of misclassification of employees for purposes of workers’ compensation upon finding following investigation by department. Permits referral to joint enforcement... read more

Pending Initiative Status, March 2010
3/22/2010

Bill: HB 1809

This bill makes technical changes to Massachusetts’ Labor and Employment Title (Chapter 149 Section 148B) by expanding the type of activities that would qualify an individual as an independent contractor. Clarifies the... read more

Pending Initiative Status, March 2010
3/22/2010

Bill: HB 2958

This bill makes technical changes regarding the definition of independent contractor regarding competition for bidders on state public works contracts.

Status as of February 28, 2010: To Joint Committee (January... read more

Court Finds Independent Contractor Earned More As Such and Cannot Sue for Misclassification
2/25/2008

A recent Massachusetts trial court decision illustrates how the current hysteria surrounding service providers being oppressed by their alleged misclassification as independent contractors has led even those individuals who have financially... read more

Anniversary of Massachusetts Employer Mandate Reveals Adverse Impact on Self Employed
5/23/2007

          A principal benefit of our federalist system is that it encourages states to experiment with different strategies for addressing important issues.  When... read more