Bill > H7365

This bill establishes a voluntary portable benefit plan for independent contractors, meaning a system where benefits like insurance or employment security are assigned to an individual and are not tied to a specific employer or the person hiring them, referred to as a "hiring party." The bill defines "independent contractor" based on existing legal provisions and clarifies that contributions to these plans are optional and cannot be used to determine someone's employment status. Importantly, participation in a portable benefit plan will not be considered proof of an employer-employee relationship, thus not creating employer liability for things like workers' compensation or unemployment benefits. This act will become law immediately upon its passage.

Labor and Employment

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