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This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for health care worker platforms, which are electronic systems that connect healthcare workers with healthcare facilities for temporary shift work. The bill requires these platforms to register with the Department of Health, paying a $1,000 initial and renewal fee, and submit detailed information about their ownership, management, and operational structure. Platforms must maintain rigorous records demonstrating that workers meet licensing, training, criminal background, and professional standards, including annual physicals, CPR certification, and insurance coverage. The bill specifically defines health care workers as professionals or workers providing patient services, and establishes that these workers are considered independent contractors under specific conditions, such as having the ability to accept or reject shifts without penalty, work for multiple platforms, and terminate their agreement without cause. The platforms are prohibited from imposing non-compete agreements, charging fees for worker hiring, or discriminating against workers based on labor organization membership. Additionally, the bill sets a 32-hour weekly work limit for healthcare workers at a single facility and provides a mechanism for the Department of Health to review, approve, and potentially revoke platform registrations. The legislation aims to create structured, transparent, and fair standards for temporary healthcare staffing platforms while protecting both workers and healthcare facilities.

Labor and Employment

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