Rhode Island § 42-156-2 § 42-156-2. Declaration of purpose.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 42-156-2 — § 42-156-2. Declaration of purpose.

Rhode Island·Title 42 State Affairs and Government·Ch. 42-156 Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act

§ 42-156-2. Declaration of purpose.
The general assembly finds and declares that this state's economy, its workers and
            its businesses are harmed by the existence of an illegal underground economy in which
            individuals and businesses conceal their activities from government licensing, regulatory
            and taxing authorities. The underground economy and, in particular, the practice of
            employee misclassification:
         
(1) Exploits vulnerable workers and deprives them of legal benefits and protections;
         
(2) Gives unlawful businesses an unfair competitive advantage over lawful businesses by
   

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§ 42-156-2. Declaration of purpose.

The general assembly finds and declares that this state's economy, its workers and its businesses are harmed by the existence of an illegal underground economy in which individuals and businesses conceal their activities from government licensing, regulatory and taxing authorities. The underground economy and, in particular, the practice of employee misclassification:

(1) Exploits vulnerable workers and deprives them of legal benefits and protections;

(2) Gives unlawful businesses an unfair competitive advantage over lawful businesses by illegally driving down violators' taxes, wages, and other overhead costs;

(3) Defrauds the government of substantial tax revenues; and

(4) Harms consumers who suffer at the hands of unlicensed businesses that fail to maintain minimum levels of skills and knowledge.

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