Bill > H1725

This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 148B, which deals with the classification of workers. The key provision is the modification of the criteria used to determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Currently, a worker is presumed to be an employee unless they meet three specific conditions: they are free from the employer's control and direction, the service is performed outside the employer's usual course of business, and they are independently established in a trade or business of the same nature. This bill seeks to remove the third condition, meaning a worker will be considered an employee unless they are free from control and direction and the service is performed outside the usual course of the employer's business. This change could significantly impact how businesses classify their workers, potentially leading to more individuals being recognized as employees with associated benefits and protections.