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, SB602 will impact laws governing how labor brokers operate in Pennsylvania, particularly in the construction sector. It will impose fines for violations such as operating without proper registration, which could serve as a deterrent to unregistered labor brokers. Additionally, the act allows for investigations and penalties for non-compliance, promoting a more secure environment for workers employed through labor brokers. This has the potential to protect workers from exploitation and ensure that they are employed under lawful standards.
Summary
Senate Bill 602, known as the Labor Broker Registration Act, aims to regulate labor brokers in Pennsylvania. This legislation mandates that individuals or entities acting as labor brokers for construction work must register with the Department of Labor and Industry. The act sets forth procedures for registration, verification, and renewal, establishing a clear framework for compliance and accountability among labor brokers. A central feature of the bill is the creation of the Labor Broker Registration Account, which will collect fees and penalties associated with the enforcement of this act.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SB602 appears mixed. Supporters view it as a necessary step toward formalizing and regulating an industry that has been prone to issues such as worker exploitation and fraudulent practices. They argue that the bill will improve transparency and accountability. However, opponents raise concerns about the bureaucratic burden it could place on legitimate entities and worry that it may inadvertently limit employment opportunities for workers by increasing operational costs for brokers.
Contention
Notable points of contention in SB602 center around the penalties established for non-compliance and the specific obligations placed on labor brokers. Critics argue that the penalties could disproportionately affect smaller brokers and potentially lead to job loss. Supporters counter that these measures are vital for ensuring compliance and protecting workers in an industry that has historically lacked oversight. The balance between regulation and facilitating employment in the construction sector is a critical issue that could define public and legislative reaction to the bill.
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 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.
Establishing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program and the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Providing for the protection of a temporary employee's right to know and ensuring fairness in the job marketplace; 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.