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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to recognize the independence of franchise operators. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 148B of Chapter 149 of the General Laws to clarify the employment status of franchise operators, specifically stating that an individual operating under a franchise agreement, which involves licensing the right to sell products or services using specific methods and trademarks, will not be considered an employee of the entity granting the license. The bill defines "franchise" according to the Federal Trade Commission's definition and clarifies that this change does not restrict other legal remedies.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Bruce Tarr (R)*,
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Robert Hedlund (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4605 (on 09/12/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1010 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1010 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1010.pdf |
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