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Senate Fails Legislation That Would've Allowed Certain Workers to Sue for Misclassification as ICs
7/20/2010

Rhode Island Senate Bill 2375 did not pass a vote on June 24 that would've made it possible for workers to sue companies that had misclassified them as independent contractors, if those companies are contractors or subcontractors engaged in... read more

Bill to Create Stand-Alone Misclassification Violation
7/20/2010

Bill: S 8210

Creates definition of independent contractor for purposes of wage payment law, in essence creating stand-alone violation for misclassification of employees. Creates a violation of the NY labor law where an individual... read more

Construction Industry Fair Play Act Goes to Governor
7/20/2010

Bill: S 5847

Construction Industry Fair Play Act. Seeks to combat “dangerous levels of employee misclassification fraud.” Applies to construction industry for purposes of Department of Labor. Construction is defined to include “moving”... read more

S 3591 Enacted
7/20/2010

Bill: S 3591

Generally establishes a system in which construction contractors (drafted to not reasonably include transportation services) may file for an exemption from obtaining workers’ compensation coverage. With relevant amendment,... read more

House Bill 1368 Enacted
7/20/2010

Bill: H 1368

Removes intent requirement from the provision making it a violation for an employer to misrepresent the nature of an employment relationship in a written independent contractor agreement.

Status as of June 30,... read more