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This bill amends the Delaware Code related to labor, specifically addressing employee misclassification and contractor responsibilities. The bill introduces several key provisions that enhance accountability for employers and general contractors in preventing improper worker classification. It makes it illegal for anyone to knowingly assist or facilitate an employer in violating labor classification laws, and explicitly establishes that general contractors are now responsible for their subcontractors' violations of these laws. The bill also clarifies that general contractors are jointly and severally liable for subcontractors' penalties and restitution, though not for potential debarment. Additionally, the bill strengthens enforcement mechanisms by expanding debarment rules to apply to successor corporations or business entities with similar principals or engaged in equivalent business activities. The legislation aims to protect workers from being improperly classified as independent contractors, which can deprive them of important legal protections and benefits like unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and proper wage regulations. These changes are designed to create more transparency and accountability in employment practices, particularly in industries that frequently use subcontractors.

Labor and Employment

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141896