HI HB347

Amends Hawaii's employment security law to establish a 20-factor test for determining whether an individual qualifies as an independent contractor versus an employee.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to consider factors including control over work, training requirements, integration into the employer's business, investment in facilities, profit/loss potential, and the right to discharge.

Directs the department to submit a report by January 2018 on guidelines developed by the unemployment insurance coverage committee for applying the independent contractor standard during audits.

Requires annual reports to the legislature on the number of determinations made by the department finding both independent contractor and covered employment status.

Takes effect January 7, 2059.