Joint Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification

During the JTF's second-year of operations, as a result of referrals and cooperative oversight, member agencies have recovered over $6.4M in funds. The Annual Report describes how we are helping Massachusetts businesses, workers, consumers and taxpayers.

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Issued: March 12, 2008
Establishing a 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.