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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for traveling sales crew workers in Pennsylvania, creating a framework to protect workers and prevent misclassification as independent contractors. The bill defines a "traveling sales crew" as two or more individuals who travel together and sell goods door-to-door or in public spaces, and it requires employers to meet specific criteria to classify workers as independent contractors. Under the new law, employers must obtain a certificate of registration from the Department of Labor and Industry, provide detailed written disclosure statements to workers, and comply with strict requirements around compensation, safety, and worker treatment. The bill prohibits numerous harmful practices, such as employing minors, requiring workers to purchase goods from the employer, abandoning workers, or retaliating against workers who report violations. Employers who improperly classify workers or violate the law can face significant penalties, including administrative fines up to $2,500 per violation, criminal misdemeanor charges, and potential stop-work orders. The legislation aims to protect traveling sales crew workers from exploitation by ensuring they are treated as employees, receive fair compensation, and are provided safe working conditions, with the Department of Labor and Industry empowered to investigate and enforce these new protections.

Labor and Employment

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