A house bill has recently been introduced that will significantly change the liability of misclassifying employees as independent contractors.

A bill concerning employee status was introduced in the House on July 30 by Rep Jim McDermott (D-Wash). The bill, H.R. 3408 or Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009, makes it substantially harder to avoid employment tax liability for misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor, repealing the safe harbor provisions of current Section 530 in the Code. The bill also states “any individual who performs services for a taxpayer may petition (either personally or through a designated representative or attorney) for a determination of the individual’s status for employment tax purposes”. In addition, H.R. 3408 would significantly increase (by 1,200% with some fines) employer penalties for misclassification.

School Supply Drive

Lora Manternach PHR CPP, is a member of the Denver Chapter Payroll Association and is a volunteer on the Community Service Committee.  One of the projects that she organized is the School Supply Drive.  DCPA raised over $300 in school supplies for Barnum Elementary School. 

Thanks to all the members of DCPA for their support.  This was a great experience to be a part of. 

Safety Matters, Safety meetings

StaffScapes, Inc. encourages safety for our clients and our employees.  Each month StaffScapes sends out “Safety Matters,” a newsletter to provide awareness of safety issues to you and your employees.  By sharing this information with employees you are creating a safer work environment and reducing the risk of non-productive employees. 

“Safety Matters” encompasses a number of safety related issues.  Although some of the topics may not seem relevant to your business, it gives the employees exposure to issues they may face off the job as well.  Safety meeting compliance can help reduce overall worker compensation costs from an injured employee. 

As you conduct your monthly safety meetings, please have all employees read “Safety Matter” newsletters and sign the safety meeting sign in sheet.  Please return the sign in sheet by fax 303-466-7947 or mail to StaffScapes, Inc.  If there are any questions or concerns please call me at 303-466-7864. 

Contact StaffScapes today if you did not receive your monthly Safety Matters Newsletter.