BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 2258: Independent contractor tests

Simplifying and providing clarity to independent contractor tests for the construction industry.

Summary

Modifies independent contractor test for the construction industry for purposes of industrial insurance, unemployment insurance, prevailing wage, the Minimum Wage Act, and the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.
Provides that an individual is an independent contractor if the individual has the required accounts for purposes of state taxes, and is registered as a contractor or licensed as an electrical contractor.

From the House Bill Analysis 2014 (HB 2258), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to simplifying and providing clarity to independent contractor tests for the construction industry;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 15, 2014First reading, referred to Labor & Workforce Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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