PA HB721

Amends the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act to increase criminal penalties for knowingly misclassifying workers: first offense elevated to first-degree misdemeanor, subsequent offenses to third-degree felony

Creates a private right of action allowing misclassified employees to sue in court of common pleas within 3 years, with remedies including reinstatement, triple wages and fringe benefits, and attorney fees

Requires mandatory debarment of at least 3 years from public work contracts for intentional violations, including successor entities that share principals, workforce, premises, or other characteristics with the debarred employer

Mandates administrative penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations and $2,500 for subsequent violations, with penalty funds deposited into a restricted revenue account for future enforcement

Extends liability to parties contracting with employers who are "likely to" misclassify workers (lowered from "knowing the employer intends to"), and strengthens anti-retaliation protections for employees who report violations