HI SB1219

Amends Section 383-6 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify criteria for determining whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor under employment security law.

Establishes 20 factors for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to consider when determining employer-employee relationships, including control over work, training requirements, regular business involvement, and compensation structure.

Defines key terms including "contract of hire," "control or direction," "outside the usual course of business," and "independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business" to provide greater clarity for entrepreneurs.

Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to report to the Legislature by 20 days before the 2016 regular session on guidelines developed by the Unemployment Insurance Coverage Committee for applying the new criteria.

Requires annual reports to the Legislature for five years on the number of determinations by the Department and appeals referees' office regarding both independent contractor and covered employment status.