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KY SB176

KY SB176
AN ACT relating to worker fairness in the construction industry.


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Introduced
02/06/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms; establish a procedure for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations; amend KRS 45A.145 to prohibit contractors with multiple violations from contracting with the state for five years; create new sections of KRS Chapters 341 and 342, and amend KRS 131.190, to require the Department of Revenue, Office of Unemployment Insurance, and the Department of Workers' Claims to provide one another with any assessment or orders arising out of the misclassification of an employee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to develop a training program relating to employee misclassification; provide that Sections 1 to 10, 14 and 15 of this Act may be cited as the Kentucky Workers Fairness Act; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Kentucky Workers Fairness Act, aims to address the problem of employee misclassification in the construction industry. It establishes a procedure for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, imposes penalties for violations, prohibits contractors with multiple violations from contracting with the state for five years, and requires government agencies to share information related to misclassification cases. The bill also requires the development of a training program to educate the public on employee classification criteria, and the majority of its provisions take effect on January 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S) (on 02/08/2024)

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