Sec. 14. (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.
As added by P.L.252-2015, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Chapter 13. Requirements for Contractors on Public Works Projects
5-16-13-1. Application of Chapter; Construction With Other Statutes; Inconsistent Provisions Void
5-16-13-2. "Applicable Public Works Statute"
5-16-13-6. "Public Works Project"
5-16-13-7. Provisions Stated or Incorporated Into Public Works Contracts
5-16-13-8. Contractor Tier Structure Required for Public Works Projects
5-16-13-10. Contractor Required Liability Insurance and Qualification
5-16-13-11. Contractor Compliance With Certain Statutes; Additional Requirements for Contractors
5-16-13-13. Records Retention and Confidentiality
5-16-13-14. Investigation of Suspected Worker Misclassification
5-16-13-15. Violations; Finding Contractor Not Responsible; Use of Finding by Another Public Agency