
State Senator Frank Wagner, R-Virignia Beach, addresses the Senate during a session at the Capitol last week. Wagner is among a group of Republicans who supported a bill that would increase the penalties for employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors instead of full-time employees. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
Lawmakers in Richmond are poised to crack down on employers who are cheating the system and their employees. Michael Pope has the latest from Richmond.