Bill > HF1316

This bill expands Minnesota's centralized work reporting system to include independent contractors and payors, requiring them to report new hires and providing detailed definitions and procedures. Specifically, the bill defines an "independent contractor" as a person over 18 or a single-member corporation/LLC who performs services for $600 or more per calendar year, including gig economy workers like rideshare and delivery drivers. Employers and payors will now be required to report new independent contractors to the commissioner of children, youth, and families within 20 calendar days of hiring, using methods like federal W-9 forms or electronic submission. The reporting system aims to support child support enforcement and tracking of workforce information. The bill establishes penalties for non-compliance, including potential civil penalties of $25 to $500 per intentionally unreported independent contractor, depending on the circumstances. Employers and payors who fail to report or who deliberately provide false information can face additional sanctions, including potential hearings and legal consequences. The new requirements will become effective on July 1, 2026, giving businesses time to prepare for the expanded reporting obligations.

Education, Justice, Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1316&ssn=0&y=2025