Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.35 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Subchapter 24.35.2 - Central Unit For Status Determinations
Rule 24.35.203 - DETERMINATIONS WHERE EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE MANDATORY

(1) Except as provided in ARM 24.35.204, when a worker is required by 39-71-417, MCA, to have an independent contractor exemption certificate and does not, the worker is conclusively determined to be an employee for purposes of wage and hour, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and income tax.

(2) When a worker holds an independent contractor exemption certificate and is working under that certificate as required by 39-71-417, MCA, the worker is conclusively determined to be an independent contractor for purposes of wage and hour, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, and income tax.

(3) When worker status is conclusively determined pursuant to this rule, the ICCU may issue a decision based solely on information sufficient to determine that conclusive outcome.

(4) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the ICCU may, at its discretion, perform an investigation pursuant to ARM 24.35.202 or when a decision is needed for a program other than wage and hour, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, or income tax. A decision may also be issued for the purposes of suspending revoking the certificate pursuant to ARM 24.35.131 or issuing penalties, or for other purposes as the ICCU deems necessary.