HI HB1213

Establishes criteria for determining independent contractor status for employment security purposes, with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt additional rules.

Presumes an individual is an independent contractor if they have a valid IRS employee identification number, are registered with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, hold a current general excise tax license, and have a written service agreement with a customer.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to issue independent contractor certifications for $10 filing fee, and requires certified contractors to provide copies of certification to each customer.

Shifts the burden of proof to certified independent contractors who file unemployment insurance claims, requiring them to prove an employer-employee relationship exists.