Section 42-156-1. – Short title.

§ 42-156-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. 8, § 1.

Section 42-156-2. – Declaration of purpose.

§ 42-156-2. Declaration of purpose. The general assembly finds and declares that this state’s economy, its workers and its businesses are harmed by the existence of an illegal underground economy in which individuals and businesses conceal their activities from government licensing, regulatory and taxing authorities. The underground economy and, in particular, the practice of employee […]

Section 42-156-3. – Task Force.

§ 42-156-3. Task Force. There is hereby established a Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification. The Task Force shall consist of the following members or their designees: (a) the director of labor and training or designee; (b) the tax administrator or designee; (c) the director of business regulation or designee; (d) the […]

Section 42-156-4. – Duties and responsibilities.

§ 42-156-4. Duties and responsibilities. The Task Force shall coordinate joint efforts to combat the underground economy and employee misclassification. The Task Force shall: (a) Foster voluntary compliance with the law by educating business owners and employees about applicable requirements; (b) Protect the health, safety and benefit rights of workers; and (c) Restore competitive equality […]

Section 42-156-5. – Sharing of information.

§ 42-156-5. Sharing of information. Notwithstanding any other law or regulation to the contrary, the Task Force shall facilitate timely information sharing between and among Task Force members, including the establishment of protocols by which participating agencies will advise or refer to other agencies matters of potential interest. History of Section.P.L. 2014, ch. 145, art. […]

Section 42-156-6. – Annual report.

§ 42-156-6. Annual report. No later than March 15, 2015, and every March 15th thereafter, the Task Force shall submit a report to the governor and the chairpersons of the house finance committee and senate finance committee summarizing the Task Force’s activities during the preceding calendar year. The report shall, without limitation: (a) Describe the […]