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Committee hears ESSB 6302 to target independent-contractor misclassification on public works
Summary
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.
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…
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