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AK HB307

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gabrielle LeDoux

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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