Bill > HB277

This bill establishes specific conditions under which health care workers are not considered employees of health care worker platforms or health care facilities when booking work through such platforms. The bill defines a "health care worker" as any health care professional or worker providing health care or related services to patients through a platform, including those providing services that do not require a license. To be classified as an independent contractor rather than an employee, several conditions must be met, including: 1. A written agreement between the health care worker and platform stating the worker is an independent contractor 2. The platform allowing workers to freely accept or reject shifts without minimum requirements 3. Workers being able to agree to hourly rates 4. No penalties for rejecting shifts 5. No requirements for workers to be available during specific hours or days 6. No restrictions on working for other employers or platforms 7. No requirements to use specific equipment 8. No control over the means and methods of service performance 9. The ability to terminate the contract with or without cause 10. The worker being responsible for their own taxes 11. No noncompete agreements 12. No fees charged for accepting employment from a facility 13. Ability to work with multiple platforms (with some restrictions) The bill amends several sections of Ohio law, including those related to employment, workers' compensation, unemployment, and taxation, to reflect this new classification of health care workers. The goal appears to be providing more flexibility for health care workers while clarifying their employment status when using digital platforms to find work.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb277