Bill > H1727

This bill proposes a minor but potentially significant change to Massachusetts labor law by amending Section 148B of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, which defines who is considered an employee for the purposes of labor laws. Specifically, the bill seeks to replace the word "and" with "or" in a particular line of the existing law. This change is important because the definition of an employee, as opposed to an independent contractor, determines whether a worker is entitled to various labor protections and benefits, such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and unemployment insurance. By changing "and" to "or," the bill could alter the criteria used to classify workers, potentially making it easier for certain individuals performing services to be recognized as employees rather than independent contractors, thereby expanding their rights and protections under state labor laws.