Bill > HB1311

This bill amends the Employee Classification Act by adding a new Section 12, which establishes that when the Department of Labor determines a worker's classification status, they must consider guidance provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Worker classification is an important legal determination that impacts how workers are treated for tax and employment purposes, distinguishing between employees and independent contractors. By requiring the Department of Labor to take IRS guidelines into account, the bill aims to create more consistency in how workers are classified across different government agencies. The IRS typically provides detailed criteria for determining worker status based on factors like behavioral control, financial control, and the nature of the working relationship. While the specific details of the new section are not fully visible in the provided XML, the bill's intent appears to be harmonizing classification standards between labor and tax authorities to provide clearer guidelines for employers and workers.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1311&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104