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MA H4609

MA H4609
REPORT of the SPECIAL JOINT COMMITTEE on INITIATIVE PETITIONS on the INITIATIVE PETITION of CHARLES DEWEY ELLISON, III AND OTHERS FOR THE PASSAGE OF AN ACT ESTABLISHING THAT APP-BASED DRIVERS ARE NOT EMPLOYEES, AND NETWORK COMPANIES ARE NOT EMPLOYERS, FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES OF THE GENERAL LAWS (see House, No. 4257)


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Introduced
05/02/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

REPORT of the SPECIAL JOINT COMMITTEE on INITIATIVE PETITIONS on the INITIATIVE PETITION of CHARLES DEWEY ELLISON, III AND OTHERS FOR THE PASSAGE OF AN ACT ESTABLISHING THAT APP-BASED DRIVERS ARE NOT EMPLOYEES, AND NETWORK COMPANIES ARE NOT EMPLOYERS, FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES OF THE GENERAL LAWS (see House, No. 4257)

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish that app-based drivers, such as those working for ride-sharing services, are not considered employees, and the companies that provide the app-based platforms (referred to as "network companies") are not considered employers for certain purposes under Massachusetts state law. The bill seeks to create a new classification for these app-based drivers, distinct from traditional employee-employer relationships, which may impact their rights and benefits under state labor laws.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

See H4257 (on 05/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4609
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4609.pdf
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