Bill > H1094

This bill establishes a rideshare driver bill of rights in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. It defines various terms related to rideshare driving, such as "available platform time," "dispatch platform time," "passenger platform time," and "reasonable expenses." 2. It grants rideshare drivers the rights and protections of employees under state law, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and protections against discrimination. 3. It sets minimum compensation requirements for rideshare drivers, including minimum per-minute, per-mile, and per-trip amounts. It also allows for adjustments to these rates over time based on factors like inflation and driver utilization. 4. It establishes a process for rideshare drivers to collectively bargain with companies through designated "exclusive driver representatives," and prohibits companies from interfering with this process. 5. It creates a Driver Resolution Center to provide representation and support services for rideshare drivers, funded by a per-ride assessment on the companies. 6. It temporarily prohibits new rideshare driver certifications until June 1, 2023. Overall, this bill aims to improve the compensation, working conditions, and collective bargaining rights of rideshare drivers in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1094