Joint Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification

Joint Task Force Annual Report - 2009 

Working together, the Joint Task Force has recovered more than $1.4M in funds in its first year of existence. From May 2008 through March 31, 2009, the Task Force partner agencies have begun over 400 agency investigations from Task Force referrals alone. The Joint Task Force Annual Report describes how we are helping Massachusetts businesses, workers, consumers and taxpayers.

Task Force Tip Form

TO REPORT FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY

Please Call 1-877-96-LABOR (877-965-2267)
ALL REPORTING WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

Executive Order No. 499

Issued: March 12, 2008
Establishing a Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification

Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification

On March 12, 2008, Governor Deval L. Patrick signed Executive Order #499 establishing the Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification (Task Force). Charged with coordinating the efforts of multiple state agencies to stamp out fraudulent employment activities, the Task Force is working to level the playing field in order to increase fair business competitiion.

How The Underground Economy Hurts Massachusetts