2015 Senate Bill 645

Ban misclassifying employees

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To prohibit an employer from “misclassifying” an employee as an independent contractor, as defined by a 20-factor test announced by the Internal Revenue Service.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Oct. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.