Committee hears ESSB 6302 to target independent-contractor misclassification on public works
The proposed bill directs L&I to investigate potential misclassification where three or more independent contractors perform the same finishing work on a public works project; labor and contractor representatives supported targeted enforcement as a negotiated compromise to protect workers and legitimate contractors.
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Kelly Leonard and Jamie Gortmaker briefed engrossed substitute Senate Bill 6302, which focuses on misclassification of independent contractors performing finishing work (drywall, flooring, tiling, painting, glass) on public-works projects. The bill requires L&I to investigate referrals where three or more independent contractors perform the same covered finishing work on a single public-works project and, if misclassification is found, hold the engaging contractor/subcontractor responsible to pay prevailing wage and refer potential workers' compensation and UI violations.
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