§ 5-16-13-14 — Investigation of suspected worker misclassification

Indiana § 5-16-13-14

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 5: STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
• Art. 16: PUBLIC WORKS
• Ch. 13: Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects

Text

(a) This section applies to a public works
contract awarded after June 30, 2016.
(b) As used in this section, "department" refers to the department of
workforce development established under IC 22-4.1-2-1.
(c) A public agency that is the owner of a public works project and
suspects a misclassification of one (1) or more workers by a contractor
in any contractor tier working on the public agency's public works
project may request in writing that the department investigate the
suspected worker misclassification. The public agency shall provide to
the department any information or records that the public agency has
concerning the misclassification.
(d) The department may investigate a request described in
subsection (c). If the department finds information or records that
support a finding that worker misclassification has occurred, the
department may refer the matter to the appropriate agency or official
for further action.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.