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IN SR0087
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Indiana Legislative Council to assign a study committee to examine worker misclassification reporting by state agencies
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Worker misclassification occurs when employers incorrectly classify employees as independent contractors to avoid paying unemployment taxes, worker's compensation, and unemployment insurance
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Misclassified workers lose essential employee benefits, causing negative financial effects on individuals and families
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Study would gather reporting information from the Department of Revenue, Department of Labor, Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana, and Department of Workforce Development
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Goal is to understand current state agency practices and develop mechanisms for future reporting to enable substantive policy solutions
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of worker misclassification reporting by state agencies.