PRINTER'S NO. 617
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
622
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY F. KELLER, BERNSTINE, COX, IRVIN, KAUFFMAN AND
MILLARD, FEBRUARY 28, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019
AN ACT
Amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), entitled "An
act defining the liability of an employer to pay damages for
injuries received by an employe in the course of employment;
establishing an elective schedule of compensation; providing
procedure for the determination of liability and compensation
thereunder; and prescribing penalties," in liability and
compensation, providing for registration of status as
independent contractor.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known
as the Workers' Compensation Act, is amended by adding a section
to read:
Section 304.3. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of
this act , a person may file a registration with the department
regarding the status of an individual who is classified for
Federal income tax purposes as an independent contractor of the
person.
(b) A registration under this section shall include the
following:
(1) A written waiver by the individual of all benefits under
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