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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-156-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known as the “Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-156-2. Declaration of purpose
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The general assembly finds and declares that this state’s economy, its workers and its businesses are harmed by the existence of an illegal underground economy in which individuals and businesses conceal their activities from government licensing, regulatory and taxing authoritie…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-156-3. Task Force
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There is hereby established a Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification. The Task Force shall consist of the following members or their designees: (1) The director of labor and training or designee; (2) The tax administrator or designee; (3) The directo…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-156-4. Duties and responsibilities
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(a) The Task Force shall coordinate joint efforts to combat the underground economy and employee misclassification. The Task Force shall: (1) Foster voluntary compliance with the law by educating business owners and employees about applicable requirements; (2) Protect the health,…