Bill > H1099

This bill establishes a transportation network driver bill of rights. The key provisions are: - It creates the opportunity for transportation network drivers (TNDs) to form organizations and negotiate with transportation network companies (TNCs) on industry-wide standards for terms and conditions of work, including wages, benefits, and deactivation policies. The bill provides a process for TNDs to form and become the exclusive bargaining representative for all TNDs. - It prohibits TNCs from engaging in various unfair work practices, such as refusing to negotiate in good faith or discriminating against TNDs for exercising their rights. The bill empowers a state employment relations board to enforce these prohibitions. - It requires TNCs to provide TNDs with certain notices and information about their rights, and allows the state to assess a fee on TNCs to fund education and enforcement efforts by the exclusive TND representative. - It establishes minimum compensation standards for TNDs, including a minimum payment per trip and minimum reimbursement for expenses, to ensure they are not paid an oppressive or unreasonable wage. - It provides TNDs with protections against discrimination and retaliation similar to those afforded to traditional employees under state law. - It establishes a Transportation Network Driver Injury Compensation Fund to provide workers' compensation coverage for TNDs. The bill aims to stabilize workplace conditions and improve compensation and benefits for TNDs in the on-demand transportation industry.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1099