Act 41 regulates the acquisition of metals in collection centers and seeks to eradicate the theft of metals such as copper, aluminum, tin, platinum, and lead, among others.
“Employers should know that the U.S. Department of Labor takes misclassifying employees as independent contractors very seriously. Attempts to avoid complying with the law will be met with litigation to ensure that workers receive the wages they’re owed.”
— Jeffrey S. Rogoff, regional solicitor, U.S. Labor Department