Penalties Could Result

When UIA finds an employer has been misclassifying its employees, the Agency requires the liable employer to:

• Pay the required unemployment taxes
• Become the liable employer immediately, as required by the MES Act
• Be scheduled for future audits to ensure compliance

If the employee misclassification continues, it is then an intentional violation of state law, and the employer could be subjected to penalties that quadruple the amount of taxes owed on any misclassified wages.

Report possible employee misclassification
To report suspected cases of employee misclassification, call UIA Employer Customer Service at 1-855-484-2636.