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February 28

Teamsters Support Connecticut Misclassification LegislationThe Teamsters strongly support legislation before the Connecticut General Assembly that would create a task force to review whether employers are misclassifying workers as independent contractors. The Connecticut bill would review and coordinate the investigation and civil and criminal prosecution of state and federal laws regarding misclassification. The Connecticut General Assembly Committee on Labor and Public Employees is considering this legislation.

February 01

Michigan Governor Signs Executive Order on MisclassificationMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm on February 1 issued an Executive Order to stop employers from illegally classifying its workforce as independent contractors. Granholm�s action will increase oversight over employers to assure that properly classified employees rights and benefits are protected. The order also created a task force to improve enforcement actions.