Workers Classification Coordinated Enforcement Council Meeting Minutes
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
December 2, 2025 09:30 AM
Event End Date & Time
December 2, 2025 10:30 AM
Description/Agenda
Enforcement Council
Labor Commission, 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City
December 2, 2025 - 9:30 a.m.
Council Members Present: Chris Hill, Chair Deputy Commissioner, Labor Commission
Todd Jenson Assistant Attorney General
Allyson Pettley Bureau Manager, Division of Professional Licensing, Utah Department of Commerce
Mike Miller Unemployment Insurance Division, Department of Workforce Services
Council Members Excused:
Justin Williams Unemployment Insurance Division Director, Department of Workforce
Services
Angie Hillas Director, Income Tax and Education Division, Utah State Tax Commission
Visitors: A list of visitors is provided at the end of the Minutes.
Topic Discussion Action
Welcome and Approval of Minutes
Chair Hill called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. and welcomed everyone. Chair Hill moved to approve the September meeting minutes. The minutes were approved after an amendment proposed by Allyson Pettley correcting her title to read Division of Professional Licensing. Allyson seconded the motion with the proposed amendment. All were in favor.
Business
Legislative updates
Misclassification Issues Presentation
Next Meeting
Public Comment
Closed Meeting
Opened Meeting
Todd Jenson gave the annual Open and Public Meetings Act training to the council.
None
Chair Hill emailed the labor commission spreadsheet, noting that Krystal Smith is handling these cases. Chair Hill also noted there are about 40 new cases that have been received this quarter. Krystal confirmed that there is a slight uptick in activity and they are keeping an eye on the increased number of cases. Mike Miller stated there is not an uptick in unemployment misclassification cases and the numbers remain consistent. Mike asked the council if there was any interest in working together before the final determination is made specifically before the appeal process. Chair Hill asked about the appeal process. Mike explained process to the council. Chair Hill stated it would be beneficial for all agencies to work together earlier in the process. Krystal will confirm with the Deputy Director of Industrial Accidents, but she agrees it would be beneficial. Allyson Pettley also agrees and would like the Division of Professional Licensing to be involved. All agreed to email Mike. Allyson stated the Division of Professional Licensing has hired a prosecutor to help with filing criminal charges along with the task force that is already in place. Allyson noted there have not been any criminal charges filed at this time. Allyson also stated Adam Watson will be the new Assistant Director and he will also be co-chairing the task force as of January 1, 2026.
Chair Hill offered March 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. for the next meeting.
Future meeting schedule proposal:
March 24, 2026
June 9, 2026
September 8, 2026
December 8, 2026
None
Chair Hill motioned to close the open meeting. Allyson Pettley seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Chair Hill opened the meeting at 9:57 a.m. Chair Hill motioned to close the meeting. Allyson Pettley seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.
Visitors:
Krystal Smith, Utah Labor Commission, Industrial Accidents, Senior Business Analyst
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Sara danielson at 801-530-6953.