HB2619 - Independent Contractor Payment Protection Act

• Requires written work agreements between independent contractors and clients (earning $600+) that specify compensation calculation, signed by both parties, and retained for 6 years.

• Mandates payment of earned compensation by the last day of the month following the month work is earned.

• Allows independent contractors to file complaints with the Department of Labor for violations, with a 6-year filing deadline, and permits civil suits in circuit court without exhausting administrative remedies.

• Establishes penalties including 2% monthly damages on underpayments, administrative fees ($250-$1,000 depending on amount owed), and criminal penalties ranging from Class C misdemeanor to Class A misdemeanor for willful non-payment.

• Creates the Independent Contractor Compensation Theft Enforcement Fund to collect fees and penalties for enforcement, allowing contractors to claim unclaimed recovered compensation without providing Social Security numbers or citizenship proof.