NC H867

Enacts the Uniform Worker Classification Act to establish clear, objective standards for determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors under North Carolina law.

Creates a written contract requirement for independent contractor classification, with acknowledgements that the worker understands they will not receive workers' compensation or unemployment benefits and are responsible for all federal and state income taxes.

Provides five alternative pathways to independent contractor classification, including filing business tax returns, operating through a business entity, having control over work methods, and satisfying three or more specified criteria (such as control over work hours, work location, and ability to work for multiple parties).

Classifies all workers who do not meet the independent contractor criteria as employees and supersedes existing state laws on workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, employee wages and hours, and taxation to the extent they conflict with this Act.

Preempts all local city, county, and municipal laws or regulations that conflict with the uniform standards and becomes effective July 1, 2021.