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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), entitled "An act prohibiting certain practices of discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age or national origin by employers, employment agencies, labor organizations and others as herein defined; creating the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission in the Governor's Office; defining its functions, powers and duties; providing for procedure and enforcement; providing for formulation of an educational program to prevent prejudice; providing for judicial review and enforcement and imposing penalties," further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by updating definitions related to employment and independent contractors. Specifically, the bill modifies the definition of "employee" to clarify that individuals working casually in a personal residence or employed by their parent, spouse, or child are not considered employees. The bill also revises the definition of "independent contractor" to include professionals regulated by state licensing laws and those covered by federal fair housing regulations, as well as any person performing services for remuneration under a contract with an employer. The changes aim to provide more precise language about who is considered an employee or independent contractor under the law, which can have important implications for workplace rights, protections, and employment classifications. The amendments will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving employers and workers time to understand and implement the new definitions.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Tina Tartaglione (D)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry (on 02/26/2025)
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