An employer that intentionally or knowingly misclassifies an employee as an independent contractor commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000 per violation may be adjudged. [2011, c. 643, §5(NEW); 2011, c. 643, §14(AFF).]
A determination of misclassification of a worker as an independent contractor may result in the assessment of penalties under section 1051, 1082 or 1225 or Title 39-A, section 105-A or 324. [2011, c. 643, §5(NEW); 2011, c. 643, §14(AFF).]
26 M.R.S. § 591-A