Providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.
Impact
If enacted, this legislation is expected to enhance oversight of labor brokers, particularly those who supply construction workers. Under the provisions of HB1748, labor brokers will be required to submit detailed applications providing their business information and certifications of compliance with state labor laws. The act also sets forth rules for the suspension of registration in cases of noncompliance or investigation failures, marking a significant shift in regulatory practices concerning labor in the construction sector.
Summary
House Bill 1748 is known as the Labor Broker Registration Act, which aims to establish a formal framework for the registration of labor brokers operating within Pennsylvania. The bill mandates that labor brokers must register with the Department of Labor and Industry, ensuring compliance with specific regulations. It stipulates the duties of the department in overseeing registration and includes provisions for the creation of the Labor Broker Registration Account, which will handle registration fees and penalties.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding HB1748 appears to be predominantly supportive among legislators concerned with labor standards. Proponents believe that the registration process will enhance accountability and protect workers by ensuring that labor brokers adhere to legal requirements. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the administrative burden this may create for smaller brokers, who might struggle with compliance costs and bureaucratic processes.
Contention
Notable points of contention include discussions about whether the registration fees and penalties are too burdensome and how the state will enforce compliance in an industry that often operates on the fringes. Controversial aspects of the bill may arise concerning how strictly the Department of Labor and Industry can enforce regulations and the penalties imposed for non-compliance, which can reach significant amounts depending on the severity of the violation.
Providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.
Providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.
Providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.
Providing for criteria for independent contractors and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Providing for criteria for independent contractors and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Providing for criteria for independent contractors in the traveling sales industry and for the powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Providing for criteria for independent contractors in the traveling sales industry and for the powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Providing for the accrual and use of earned paid leave; establishing the Small Business Grant Program; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing a penalty.
Establishing the Family and Medical Leave Program and the Family and Medical Leave Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.
Providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.
Providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.
In veteran-owned small businesses, further providing for definitions, for regulations, for participation goal, for duties of Department of General Services and for bonding and progress payments, providing for request for full or partial waiver of contract-specific goal, further providing for reports and providing for disparity study; in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for policy and for definitions, providing for Small Diverse Business Program and for nonapplicability, further providing for regulations and for duties of department, providing for request for full or partial waiver of contract-specific goal, further providing for bonding and progress payments and for report to General Assembly and providing for aspirational target, for disparity study and for program expiration; providing for Participation Program for Construction and Design Professional Services; and making editorial changes.