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HB 933

An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for improper classification of employees, for administrative penalties, for stop-work orders, for certain agreement prohibited and for use of penalty funds.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Boyd and 21 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill strengthens construction worker classification enforcement with expanded penalties and stop-work powers to prevent contractor misclassification schemes.

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Bill Summary · HB 933

Legislative bill overview

HB 933 amends Pennsylvania's Construction Workplace Misclassification Act to strengthen enforcement against companies that improperly classify employees as independent contractors. The bill appears to expand penalties, stop-work authority, and restrictions on contractor agreements, though specific amendment details require access to the full text for complete clarity.

Why is this important

Misclassification of employees as contractors allows companies to avoid payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, and employee benefits—shifting costs to workers and the public. Pennsylvania's construction industry has documented misclassification problems that undercut legitimate businesses, reduce tax revenue, and leave injured workers without protections. Strengthening this law directly affects workplace safety standards and wage compliance in a major employment sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Business compliance costs: Contractors and small construction firms may face increased administrative burdens and liability exposure from stricter classification standards and penalties
  • Definition clarity: Disputes over where independent contractor status legitimately ends and employee classification begins—ambiguous standards could create compliance uncertainty
  • Penalty fund allocation: How penalty revenues are used (enforcement, worker restitution, or general fund) will influence stakeholder support and effectiveness of deterrence

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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