All companies applying for Lead Contractor certification are required to have a valid, licensed Lead Supervisor on staff. This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounterConsider having the independent contractor obtain liability insurance. Insurance. Don't: Allow independent contractors to work without liability insurance. Licensing boards in Pennsylvania can deny licenses to applicants if they believe issuing the license would "pose a substantial risk" to the public. â–« You can file a complaint with the Pennsylvania. Department of Labor and Industry, the U.S.. Department of Labor, or the City of Philadelphia. Companies that violate employment and labor laws in Pennsylvania risk serious legal consequences. Similarly, New Jersey residents are not subject to Pennsylvania income tax either.