HB 295 Summary

• Construction contractors and subcontractors may secure workers' compensation coverage through employee leasing companies as an alternative to traditional methods under section 440.38.

• All leased and non-leased employees of construction contractors or subcontractors are deemed employees of the employee leasing company for workers' compensation purposes during the contract term.

• Employee leasing companies must provide at least 10 days' notice before terminating contracts with construction contractors or subcontractors and must allow cure of contractual defaults within that timeframe.

• Employee leasing companies must send termination notices to affected employees and contractors, and must continue providing workers' compensation coverage for 20 days after contract termination.

• Construction contractors and subcontractors must submit quarterly earnings reports with sworn statements, authorize payroll audits, and face penalties up to three times the premium for misrepresenting payroll or employee duties; penalties apply for understating payroll or failing to report injured employees.