From JDSupra, Jenny Palmer and Audrey Scholer discuss an new Idaho statute that allows businesses to contribute to portable benefit accounts for independent contractors without those contributions affecting the classification of the worker. Jenny and Audrey write:
Independent Contractor Benefits
Effective July 1, 2026, Idaho’s new Portable Benefit Plan Act establishes a voluntary framework that allows businesses to contribute to portable benefit accounts for independent contractors without those contributions being treated as evidence of an employment relationship. The law is intended to expand benefit options for contractors while preserving independent contractor status. Although the new law provides additional flexibility for businesses, it does not eliminate misclassification risks. Employers with questions about contributing to portable benefit plans for independent contractors, evaluating independent contractor classifications, or assessing potential misclassification risks can contact one of the attorneys listed below
Source: New Idaho Laws Affecting Businesses | Stoel Rives – World of Employment – JDSupra