PA SB586

Establishes the "Workplace Misclassification Act" requiring workers in non-construction industries to meet specific criteria to qualify as independent contractors, including having a written project-specific contract, being free from employer control, and operating an independently established business with separate location and proprietary interest

Imposes criminal penalties for intentional misclassification: first-degree misdemeanor for first offense, third-degree felony for repeat offenses; negligent misclassification carries up to $1,000 fine as a summary offense

Authorizes administrative penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations and $2,500 for subsequent violations, with mandatory debarment from public contracts for at least three years for intentional violations

Grants misclassified employees a private right of action with a 3-year statute of limitations, entitling prevailing employees to reinstatement, triple damages on wages and benefits, and attorney fees

Empowers the Secretary of Labor and Industry to issue stop-work orders through court petition, assess $1,000 per day penalties for violations of such orders, and requires annual reporting to the General Assembly on enforcement activities