Change 1 Article Choose an article 27-1-101. "Manufacturing establishment" defined; "person" defined. 27-1-102. Doors at public places to open outward; handrails on stairs; enforcement. 27-1-103. Safety devices on elevators and machinery. 27-1-104. Mines and interstate railroads exempt. 27-1-105. Employees' contract releasing employer from personal injury liability void. 27-1-106. Certain nonresident employers required to post bond; exceptions. 27-1-107. Nonresident employers to post bond; penalty. 27-1-108. Penalties generally. 27-1-109. Prosecution of violations. 27-1-110. State rehabilitation council; membership; chairman. 27-1-111. Duties of council and department. 27-1-112. Authority of council to receive gifts, grants or donations. 27-1-113. Employer immunity for disclosure of certain employee information; rebuttal of presumption. 27-1-114. Temporary employment fees. 27-1-115. State directory of new hires; requirements; exceptions; definitions. 27-1-116. Business relationship between franchisors and 27-1-117. Portable benefit accounts. 27-2-101. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-102. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-103. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-104. Duties of department of workforce services. 27-2-105. Report to governor; statistics and information required. 27-2-106. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-107. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-108. Right of entry. 27-2-109. Examination of witnesses. 27-2-110. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-2-111. Repealed By Laws 2002, Ch. 100, § 4. 27-2-112. Sale of office publications; exception. 27-2-113. Sale of office publications; limitation on charges. 27-2-114. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-3-101. Short title. 27-3-102. Definitions generally. 27-3-103. "Employer" defined; qualifications; employment services in other states included. 27-3-104. "Employment" defined; generally; exceptions. 27-3-105. "Employment" defined; employment for state, and other organizations; exceptions. 27-3-106. "Employment" defined; employment outside United 27-3-107. "Agricultural labor" defined; "farm" defined; 27-3-108. Services excluded from scope of employment. 27-3-109. Amendment and repeal; vested rights denied. 27-3-201. Establishment and composition of unemployment compensation fund. 27-3-202. Administration of fund. 27-3-203. Discontinuance or nonmaintenance of fund; disposition of assets. 27-3-204. Withdrawal funds credited to federal unemployment trust fund. 27-3-205. Employment security administration account. 27-3-206. Replacement of certain funds; how implemented; reports. 27-3-207. Employment security revenue account. 27-3-208. Advances from federal unemployment trust fund. 27-3-209. State unemployment insurance trust fund established. 27-3-210. Repealed By Laws 2002, Ch. 100, § 4. 27-3-211. Employment support fund established. 27-3-301. Definitions. 27-3-302. Payment; liability. 27-3-303. Weekly amount; computation; payment. 27-3-304. Maximum payment. 27-3-305. Disclosure of child support obligations 27-3-306. Eligibility requirements; waiver or amendment 27-3-307. Eligibility when enrolled in approved training program; standards for training program approval. 27-3-308. Services excluded for eligibility. 27-3-309. Eligibility of aliens; standard of proof required. 27-3-310. Eligibility after receiving worker's compensation. 27-3-311. Disqualifications from entitlement; grounds; forfeiture. 27-3-312. Determination of suitable work. 27-3-313. Other grounds for disqualification. 27-3-314. Extended benefit period; state "on" and "off" indicators; notice. 27-3-315. When individual deemed exhaustee; matters excluded from determination of regular benefits. 27-3-316. Applicability of regular claim and payment provisions to extended benefits; determination of amount. 27-3-317. Eligibility for extended benefits; exceptions; qualifications. 27-3-318. Payment of benefits accrued by deceased. 27-3-319. Waiver agreements void; exception; assignments void; exemption from levy. 27-3-320. Benefit withholding for federal income taxes; 27-3-321. Disclosure of supplemental nutrition assistance 27-3-401. Filing notice and electronic communications. 27-3-402. Determination; generally; referral to special examiner; redetermination; notice; appeal. 27-3-403. Determination; disputed claims; hearing; decision; notice. 27-3-404. Determination; review by commission; disposition; notice; reconsideration. 27-3-405. Conduct of hearing or appeal; consolidation of claims; record; witness expenses. 27-3-406. Determinations deemed conclusive; matters of law binding; limiting actions. 27-3-407. Right to judicial review; appeal to supreme court; entry of order by commission. 27-3-408. Right of department and commission to notice and representation; fees; access to records. 27-3-409. Payment of benefits upon determination; repayment of overpaid benefits; penalty. 27-3-501. Definitions. 27-3-502. Determination of employer and employment; 27-3-503. Payment; base rate; failure to pay; rate 27-3-504. Separate employer's accounts; charging of accounts; when accounts not charged. 27-3-505. Adjustment for noncharged and ineffectively 27-3-506. Notice of rates and charges; relief, review or redetermination. 27-3-507. Person acquiring trade of employing unit; transfer of experience and assignment of rates. 27-3-508. Rates for joint ventures. 27-3-509. Election of substitute payments by certain 27-3-510. Delinquencies; interest to be charged; deposit; 27-3-511. Delinquencies; lien; foreclosure; notice and hearing; satisfaction and release; remedies not exclusive. 27-3-512. Priority over other claims under receivership. 27-3-513. Prevention of collection prohibited. 27-3-514. Action for recovery of payments under protest; procedure. 27-3-515. Adjustment or refund for erroneous collection; 27-3-516. Incremental bond for impact industries. 27-3-517. Electronic delivery of information. 27-3-601. Unemployment insurance commission created; 27-3-602. Powers and duties of unemployment insurance commission; personnel. 27-3-603. Confidentiality of information. 27-3-604. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-3-605. Responsibilities of department of workforce services. 27-3-606. Department duties regarding unemployment and reemployment. 27-3-607. Cooperation by department with federal, state 27-3-608. Agreements by department with other states, federal government and foreign governments authorized. 27-3-609. Legal representation in civil and criminal actions. 27-3-610. Establishment of fee schedule and payment for certain services. 27-3-611. Maintenance of records by department; procedures. 27-3-701. Financing of contributions or waiver of rights by employees. 27-3-702. Obtaining benefits by fraud; disqualification of benefits; penalties. 27-3-703. Fraud by employing unit; refusal to furnish 27-3-704. General penalty. 27-3-705. Improper filing of claims; penalties. 27-3-706. Experience rating manipulation; penalties. 27-3-801. Definitions. 27-3-802. Participation in the short time compensation program; director approval. 27-3-803. Approval of a short time compensation plan. 27-3-804. Effective date and duration of the short time compensation plan. 27-3-805. Modification of an approved short time compensation plan. 27-3-806. Revocation of short time compensation plan approval. 27-3-807. Eligibility for short time compensation benefits. 27-3-808. Benefits. 27-3-809. Charging short time compensation benefits. 27-3-810. Extended benefits. 27-3-811. Reporting requirements. 27-4-101. Semimonthly payments required; method of 27-4-102. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, § 2. 27-4-103. Semimonthly payments required; penalty. 27-4-104. Payment of employee quitting or discharged and suit for wages; generally. 27-4-105. Payment of employee quitting or discharged and suit for wages; penalty. 27-4-106. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution of certain suits prohibited; generally. 27-4-107. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution 27-4-108. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution of certain suits prohibited; prima facie evidence. 27-4-109. Assignment of certain accounts and prosecution 27-4-110. Assignments of wages; acceptance by employer; filing. 27-4-111. Assignments of wages; consent of marital spouse required. 27-4-112. Assignments of wages; certain banks exempt from assignment provisions. 27-4-113. Contracts for alien labor; when unenforceable. 27-4-114. Contracts for alien labor; measure of recovery; defenses. 27-4-115. Contracts for alien labor; third party receiving pay for alien's labor prohibited. 27-4-116. Employee not liable for dishonored check; penalty. 27-4-201. Definitions. 27-4-202. Minimum wage rates. 27-4-203. Record of work of employees required. 27-4-204. Liability for unpaid minimum wage; suit for collection. 27-4-301. Definitions. 27-4-302. Prohibition on paying employees less for same work. 27-4-303. Liability of employer generally; liquidated damages; individual and group actions; assignment of claim. 27-4-304. Penalty for violations. 27-4-401. Short title. 27-4-402. Definitions. 27-4-403. Prevailing hourly wage on public works projects; transportation of materials; exception for trainees. 27-4-404. Director to investigate complaints; rules and regulations. 27-4-405. Duty of public authority to ascertain wage rate for public works; requirement as to call for bids. 27-4-406. Wage rate to be filed with director and mailed to employers and certain employees. 27-4-407. Objection to rates filed; hearing; ruling; judicial review. 27-4-408. Director's finding final unless reviewed; 27-4-409. Hearing procedure. 27-4-410. Records of contractors. 27-4-411. Workman's right to recover difference in wages. 27-4-412. Penalty for violations. 27-4-413. Inapplicability and exemptions. 27-4-501. Definitions. 27-4-502. Claims for unpaid wages; anti-retaliation. 27-4-503. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, §2. 27-4-504. Investigation and determination of unpaid wage claims; hearing; orders; collection of unpaid wages. 27-4-505. County attorney to assist in collection of unpaid wages. 27-4-506. Limitation on attempts to make payment of wages collected; unclaimed wages. 27-4-507. Tips and gratuities; unlawful to pay lower wage 27-4-508. Agreements for reciprocal enforcement; of claim to another state. 27-5-101. State and county employees; overtime compensation. 27-5-102. Working day; mines generally. 27-5-103. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-104. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-105. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-106. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-107. Repealed by Laws 1979, ch. 87, § 4. 27-5-108. Punitive action prohibited; penalty. 27-5-109. Definitions. 27-5-110. Penalties. 27-6-101. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-102. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-103. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-104. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-105. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-106. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-107. Children; proof of age required; prohibited employment. 27-6-108. Children; proof of age required; inspection and form. 27-6-109. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 182, § 2. 27-6-110. Children; hours of labor. 27-6-111. Children; employment during school prohibited. 27-6-112. Children; prohibition of employment in certain occupations. 27-6-113. Children; penalty for violations. 27-6-114. Employment of children under 16 in amusement, immoral or dangerous pursuits forbidden; exceptions. 27-6-115. Repealed by Laws 1996, ch. 8, § 1. 27-6-116. Repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 137, § 2. 27-7-101. Policy of state; organized labor permitted. 27-7-102. Issuance of injunctions limited by public policy. 27-7-103. Acts not subject to be enjoined. 27-7-104. Unlawful combination or conspiracy not grounds for injunction. 27-7-105. Hearing prerequisite for injunction; temporary restraining orders. 27-7-106. Injunction to include only specific acts. 27-7-107. Limitation on liability of officers, members or organizations. 27-7-108. Right to work; definitions. 27-7-109. Right to work; membership in labor organization not required. 27-7-110. Right to work; abstention from membership in labor organization not required. 27-7-111. Right to work; payment or nonpayment of dues not required. 27-7-112. Right to work; connection with or approval by labor organization not required. 27-7-113. Right to work; misdemeanor to impose or try to impose prohibited requirements; civil liability. 27-7-114. Right to work; injunction against prohibited conduct. 27-7-115. Right to work; penalties. 27-8-101. Licenses required; fees; posting. 27-8-102. Termination and cost of license. 27-8-103. Bond of licensee. 27-8-104. Revocation of license; complaint; hearing. 27-8-105. Licensed agencies to maintain registers. 27-8-106. Registration fee. 27-8-107. Fraudulent notices or advertisements, and false information or promises prohibited. 27-8-108. Duty of department to file complaints of violations; duty to enforce. 27-8-109. Department of workforce services to account. 27-8-110. Free employment bureaus and university placement services excepted. 27-8-111. Penalty. 27-9-101. Short title. 27-9-102. Definitions. 27-9-103. Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 63, § 3. 27-9-104. Powers and duties of department of employment. 27-9-105. Discriminatory and unfair employment practices enumerated; limitations. 27-9-106. Filing of complaint; determination; appeal for hearing. 27-9-107. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, § 2. 27-9-108. Repealed By Laws 2001, Ch. 162, § 2. 27-10-101. Definitions. 27-10-102. Right to collective bargaining and representation by bargaining agent. 27-10-103. Selection of exclusive bargaining agent by majority; withdrawal of agent by majority. 27-10-104. Obligation of city, town or county to meet with agent after written notice; written contract of agreement. 27-10-105. When issues to be submitted to arbitration. 27-10-106. Selection of arbitrators. 27-10-107. Arbitration procedure. 27-10-108. Collective bargaining contract; duration of contract. 27-10-109. Notice of request for bargaining prior to day on which money can be appropriated. 27-11-101. Short title. 27-11-102. Declaration of policy. 27-11-103. Definitions. 27-11-104. Occupational health and safety commission; generally. 27-11-105. Occupational health and safety commission; powers and duties of commission and department. 27-11-106. Enforcement and administration. 27-11-107. Penalty. 27-11-108. Right of entry and inspection; consultation with employees; penalty for giving advance notice. 27-11-109. Investigation of violations; proceedings; confidentiality of trade secrets. 27-11-110. Injunction; bond; effect on sovereign immunity. 27-11-111. Variances. 27-11-112. Investigation of health and safety charges and complaints. 27-11-113. Physical examination of employees; religious exemption. 27-11-114. Limitations. 27-12-101. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-102. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-103. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-104. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-105. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-106. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-107. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-108. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-109. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-110. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-201. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-202. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-203. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-204. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-205. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-206. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-207. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-208. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-301. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-302. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-303. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-304. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-305. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-306. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-307. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-401. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-402. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-403. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-404. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-405. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-406. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-407. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-408. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-409. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-410. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-411. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-412. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-501. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-502. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-503. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-504. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-505. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-506. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-507. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-508. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-509. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-510. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-511. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-512. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-601. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-602. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-603. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-604. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-605. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-606. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-607. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-608. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-609. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-610. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-611. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-612. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-613. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-614. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-615. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-616. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-617. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-618. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-701. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-702. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-703. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-704. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-705. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-706. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-801. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-802. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-803. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-804. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-12-805. Repealed by Laws 1986, Sp. Sess., ch. 3, § 3. 27-13-101. Definitions. 27-13-102. Powers and duties; rules and regulations. 27-13-103. Programs; funding. 27-14-101. Short title; statement of intent. 27-14-102. Definitions. 27-14-103. Repealed by Laws 1991, ch. 190, § 2. 27-14-104. Exclusive remedy as to employer; nonliability 27-14-105. Action against third party; notice; 27-14-106. Minor employee to be free of any legal disability. 27-14-107. Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 121, § 3. 27-14-108. Extrahazardous industries, employments, occupations; enumeration; definitions; optional coverage. 27-14-109. Collective system for county governments or county governmental entities. 27-14-110. Student learner agreements. 27-14-201. Rates and classifications; rate surcharge. 27-14-202. Premium payments; payroll reports; department 27-14-203. Failure of employer to make payments; interest; lien; injunction; nonexclusive remedies. 27-14-204. Coverage of out-of-state injuries; filing. 27-14-205. State contributions; presumed pay of specified employees. 27-14-206. Public contract work; coverage procedure; responsibility on private contracts. 27-14-207. Employer registration required; person 27-14-301. Applicability of provisions; reciprocity. 27-14-302. Required reporting; security required for certain nonresident employers. 27-14-303. Contract with nonresident conditioned upon compliance. 27-14-304. Return of deposit to nonresident employer after cessation of operations. 27-14-305. Secretary of state designated agent for service of process. 27-14-306. Extraterritorial applicability of provisions; reciprocity. 27-14-307. Penalty for failure to post bond. 27-14-401. Medical, hospital and ambulance expenses; 27-14-402. Payment for artificial replacement. 27-14-403. Awards generally; method of payment. 27-14-404. Temporary total disability; benefits; 27-14-405. Permanent partial disability; benefits; schedule; permanent disfigurement; disputed ratings. 27-14-406. Permanent total disability; benefits. 27-14-407. Forfeiture of benefits due to unsanitary or injurious practice. 27-14-408. Vocational rehabilitation; application; 27-14-501. Report by health care provider accepting cases; 27-14-502. Employee's injury report to employer and 27-14-503. Statute of limitations. 27-14-504. Amendment of employee's injury report. 27-14-505. Tolling of statute of limitations while persons under disability. 27-14-506. Employer's injury report; penalty for failure to report. 27-14-507. Employer required to post notice. 27-14-508. Blank form supplied by director; instructions 27-14-509. Autopsy may be required; procedure. 27-14-510. Misrepresentations or false statements; failure of employer to establish account or furnish payroll report. 27-14-511. Recovery of benefits paid by mistake or fraud. 27-14-601. Payment or denial of claim by division; notice; 27-14-602. Contested cases generally. 27-14-603. Burden of proof; required proof of circumstances; coronary conditions; hernia. 27-14-604. Examination by impartial health care provider; costs; report by nonresident provider. 27-14-605. Application for modification of benefits; time limitation; grounds; termination of case; exceptions. 27-14-606. Determination and awards are administrative 27-14-607. Rights of director to defend against claim; no waiver. 27-14-608. Attorney fees; penalty for violation. 27-14-609. Periodic review of temporary total award; 27-14-610. Health care providers required to testify; refusal; privilege inapplicable. 27-14-611. Administrative determination for compensation; copies to employer and auditor; warrants for payment. 27-14-612. Appeal by employee; costs. 27-14-613. Appeal by employer; stay of award. 27-14-614. Direct appeal by director from any order; stay of execution; costs. 27-14-615. Appointment of attorneys for court proceedings; fees. 27-14-616. Medical commission; hearing panels; creation; membership; duties; rulemaking. 27-14-701. Worker's compensation account established; 27-14-702. No garnishment, attachment or execution on unpaid award. 27-14-703. Disclosure of child support obligations 27-14-704. Worker's compensation revenue bonds; department 27-14-801. Duties of director. 27-14-802. Rulemaking power; fees; state's average wages; 27-14-803. Investigatory powers; examination of employer's records; subpoenas. 27-14-804. Statistical compilation; annual report and projection; additional reporting requirements. 27-14-805. Confidentiality of information; unlawful disclosure; exception. 27-14-806. Experience rating manipulation; penalties. 27-14-901. Short title. 27-14-902. Cancer screenings for firefighters; requirements. 27-15-101. Definitions. 27-15-102. Presumption of occupational disability; applicability; exceptions. 27-15-103. Presumption rebuttal.
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27-1-117. Portable benefit accounts.
(a) As used in this section:
(i) "Financial institution" means any bank, savings and loan association or credit union chartered under the laws of Wyoming, the laws of the United States or the laws of another territory or state of the United States that is insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation or the national credit union administration. "Financial institution" shall include any special purpose depository institution as defined by W.S. 13-1-101(a)(xvi);
(ii) "Hiring party" means a person that hires or enters into a contract with an independent contractor;
(iii) "Independent contractor" means as defined by W.S. 27-14-102(a)(xxiii);
(iv) "Portable benefit account" means an account opened by an independent contractor that is:
(A) Administered by a portable benefit account provider; and
(B) Assigned to a beneficiary of one (1) or more benefit plans for the purpose of funding the purchase of one (1) or more benefit plans, including but not limited to plans that provide health benefits, income replacement insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance or retirement benefits.
(v) "Portable benefit account provider" means the administrator of a portable benefit account and shall include:
(A) A financial institution;
(B) An investment management firm;
(C) A technology provider or program manager that offers services through a financial institution or investment management firm;
(D) Any other person that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the state banking commissioner that the manner in which the person will administer the portable benefit account is consistent with the requirements of this section.
(b) Any person, including but not limited to an independent contractor, internet-based company and application-based company, may voluntarily contribute funds to a portable benefit account for or on behalf of an independent contractor.
(c) Any contribution to a portable benefit account made under this section shall not be used as a criterion or factor for determining a person's employment classification, including a classification or determination under W.S. 27-3-104 or 27-14-102(a)(xxiii).
(d) A contribution to a portable benefit account under this section may be made using the funds of the hiring party or as a percentage of funds withheld from compensation owed to an independent contractor if all of the following are met:
(i) The withholding of compensation, if applicable, is expressly agreed to by the independent contractor in writing;
(ii) The written agreement for withholding funds or contributing employer funds is clear, unambiguous and prominently displayed in a work contract or separate agreement;
(iii) The withholdings are made only after an independent contractor opts in to the withholdings;
(iv) The independent contractor is authorized to opt out of the agreement at any time;
(v) A hiring party is authorized to opt out of the agreement with at least sixty (60) days of notice to the independent contractor.
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27-1-117. Portable benefit accounts.
(a) As used in this section:
(i) "Financial institution" means any bank, savings and loan association or credit union chartered under the laws of Wyoming, the laws of the United States or the laws of another territory or state of the United States that is insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation or the national credit union administration. "Financial institution" shall include any special purpose depository institution as defined by W.S. 13-1-101(a)(xvi);
(ii) "Hiring party" means a person that hires or enters into a contract with an independent contractor;
(iii) "Independent contractor" means as defined by W.S. 27-14-102(a)(xxiii);
(iv) "Portable benefit account" means an account opened by an independent contractor that is:
(A) Administered by a portable benefit account provider; and
(B) Assigned to a beneficiary of one (1) or more benefit plans for the purpose of funding the purchase of one (1) or more benefit plans, including but not limited to plans that provide health benefits, income replacement insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance or retirement benefits.
(v) "Portable benefit account provider" means the administrator of a portable benefit account and shall include:
(A) A financial institution;
(B) An investment management firm;
(C) A technology provider or program manager that offers services through a financial institution or investment management firm;
(D) Any other person that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the state banking commissioner that the manner in which the person will administer the portable benefit account is consistent with the requirements of this section.
(b) Any person, including but not limited to an independent contractor, internet-based company and application-based company, may voluntarily contribute funds to a portable benefit account for or on behalf of an independent contractor.
(c) Any contribution to a portable benefit account made under this section shall not be used as a criterion or factor for determining a person's employment classification, including a classification or determination under W.S. 27-3-104 or 27-14-102(a)(xxiii).
(d) A contribution to a portable benefit account under this section may be made using the funds of the hiring party or as a percentage of funds withheld from compensation owed to an independent contractor if all of the following are met:
(i) The withholding of compensation, if applicable, is expressly agreed to by the independent contractor in writing;
(ii) The written agreement for withholding funds or contributing employer funds is clear, unambiguous and prominently displayed in a work contract or separate agreement;
(iii) The withholdings are made only after an independent contractor opts in to the withholdings;
(iv) The independent contractor is authorized to opt out of the agreement at any time;
(v) A hiring party is authorized to opt out of the agreement with at least sixty (60) days of notice to the independent contractor.
A proposal here is not law. Support on Solon is evidence that people want the change; the official route says what it takes to make it law.