Establishes the Employee Fair Classification Act.

Creates the Employee Fair Classification Act, which prohibits misclassification of employees as independent contractors and creates remedies, including civil penalties and damages. Defines "independent contractor" for purposes of the Employee Fair Classification Act and establishes the same definition for purposes of the Minimum Wage Act, unemployment insurance, industrial insurance, and other employment laws.

Carries-over to 2018. Companion to SB 5527.

01/16/2017 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Labor .
02/02/2017 Executive action taken. House Committee on Labor and Workforce Standards passes substitute.