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GA SB402

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Steve Henson

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employing units that misclassify workers' services under Georgia's Employment Security Law face a $100.00 civil penalty for a first violation (and subsequent violations within 210 days), increasing to $1,000.00 for second or subsequent violations occurring 210 days or more after the first violation
  • Any violation occurring more than 1,825 days (approximately 5 years) after the last violation resets the count and is treated as a first violation
  • Each misclassification constitutes a separate violation regardless of whether it involves the same or a different individual
  • Employing units with a second or subsequent violation (210+ days after the first) must undergo a Department of Labor audit of the classification of every individual performing services for wages for that employer
  • Civil penalties are paid to the Department of Labor and are in addition to any other existing civil or criminal penalties; most provisions take effect July 1, 2014, while the penalty payment provision is contingent on a specific appropriation of funds by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

"Employment Security Law"; provide for a civil penalty for employment misclassification

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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