2019 Senate Bill 486

Shift burden of proof for misclassifying employee accusations

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 4, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To establish that the burden of proof is on an employer who is accused of “misclassifying” an employee as an independent contractor. The bill would also authorize sharing with an accuser any damages or penalties collected by the state from an employer.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations