This bill amends existing law regarding the responsibilities of client companies in employee leasing agreements, specifically focusing on the reporting of separations from employment. It establishes that a client company is solely responsible for the quality, adequacy, and safety of goods or services produced, as well as for directing and supervising covered employees. Additionally, it clarifies that a client company is not liable for the actions of an employee leasing company or its employees when those employees are acting under the direction of the leasing company, and vice versa.

A significant insertion in the bill states that, despite any conflicting provisions in existing law, the client company is solely responsible for complying with reporting requirements related to separations from employment, as outlined in R.S. 43:21-6. Furthermore, the client company will be solely liable for any penalties incurred for failing to provide necessary information regarding these separations, as specified in R.S. 43:21-16. This change aims to clarify the responsibilities of client companies in employee leasing arrangements and ensure compliance with employment reporting requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:8-68.1