A bill for an act prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, providing penalties, and including applicability provisions.

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This bill prohibits employers from intentionally misclassifying workers as independent contractors when they should be classified as employees, according to federal IRS guidelines. This misclassification must also result in the worker being denied benefits or government program eligibility. Employers who violate this rule face civil penalties, with fines increasing for repeat offenses, and could also face criminal charges as a felony.

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