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AK HB307
Bill
Status
2/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Gabrielle LeDoux
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AI Summary
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Changes "send to" language to "file with" the division for employer injury reports and extends evidence of compliance filing requirements from 10 to 30 days after insurance termination.
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Allows the division to directly assess civil penalties for failure to insure (up to 3 times workers' compensation premium) rather than petitioning the board, with penalties now payable within 30 days instead of 7 days.
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Establishes comprehensive definitions of employee misclassification and independent contractor status, including requirements for federal employer identification numbers, business licenses, liability insurance, and control over work methods.
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Expands the benefits guaranty fund to include civil penalty payments from employers and allows payment plans for penalties with interest accruing under AS 09.30.070(a).
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Requires employees receiving workers' compensation to disclose other employment or disability/unemployment benefits, and imposes penalties for non-disclosure of material facts related to benefit eligibility.
Legislative Description
Workers' Comp;indep. Contract.;penalties
Workers Compensation
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
2/10/2016