Section 5-16-13-14 - Investigation of suspected worker misclassification(a) This section applies to a public works contract awarded after June 30, 2016.(b) As used in this section, "department" refers to the department of workforce development established under IC 22-4.1-2-1.(c) A public agency that is the owner of a public works project and suspects a misclassification of one (1) or more workers by a contractor in any contractor tier working on the public agency's public works project may request in writing that the department investigate the suspected worker misclassification. The public agency shall provide to the department any information or records that the public agency has concerning the misclassification.(d) The department may investigate a request described in subsection (c). If the department finds information or records that support a finding that worker misclassification has occurred, the department may refer the matter to the appropriate agency or official for further action.Added by P.L. 252-2015, SEC. 12, eff. 7/1/2015.