PA HB678

Labor brokers supplying construction workers to employers in Pennsylvania must register with the Department of Labor and Industry on a biennial basis, with registration fees capped at $300

Registration requires disclosure of business information, ownership details, Federal tax identification numbers, criminal history related to fraud or employee misclassification, and proof of financial responsibility such as liability insurance or bonding

Department must maintain a publicly accessible online verification system listing registered labor brokers' names, addresses, registration numbers, and expiration dates

Penalties include fines up to $2,500 per day for operating without registration, up to $10,000 per violation for false statements or knowingly contracting with unregistered brokers, and up to $25,000 per day per worker for subsequent violations

Secretary may debar violators from public work contracts for at least three years and suspend registrations for non-compliance with investigations or failure to pay penalties