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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide a safe harbor for self-employed individuals. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill provides a safe harbor for self-employed individuals by amending the existing law (Section 148B of Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws) to establish a new set of criteria that, if met, would satisfy the "service contract" test for determining whether an individual is an independent contractor rather than an employee. The key provisions include allowing self-employed individuals who have pre-registered as payroll-taxpaying entities and meet at least 6 out of 11 specified requirements to be considered independent contractors, as well as providing exemptions for individuals working under a franchise relationship or in industries where the "service contract" test is preempted by federal law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2490 (on 04/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1009 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1009.pdf |
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