Wisconsin launches worker misclassification task force


Wisconsin launches worker misclassification task force


Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers this week signed an executive order launching a joint enforcement task force on payroll fraud and worker misclassification. The task force will coordinate worker misclassification matters handled by the Departments of Revenue, Workforce Development, and Justice, as well as the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and other agencies; it will report to the governor on or before March of each year on their activities.

“Last year alone, UI Division auditors conducted 2,459 audits, identifying 8,677 misclassified workers and recouping more than $1.5 million in UI taxes...   ...more

Ken Notes: I agree that this is a major problem but I worry that unless we change the legislation, the task force will simply encourage companies to increase their use of third party contract employees. To avoid the "grey areas" companies will staff using even more contract, temp and temp to hire options readily available...

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