MN HF4285

Requires hiring parties to pay independent contractors either by the contract-specified date or within 30 days after service completion if no date is specified.

Imposes daily penalties of 1/15 of the unpaid contracted amount for each day of late payment, capped at 15 days maximum.

Allows independent contractors to file civil actions in district court for payment violations and seek compensatory damages and injunctive relief.

Requires courts to award reasonable attorney fees, costs, disbursements, and witness fees to contractors who prevail in violations.

Defines "independent contractor" as a person performing services who is not subject to the hiring party's control over the manner and means of work.