Regards employment status of health care workers for certain laws
What changed between versions
Added a new section (4113.87) explicitly stating that health care workers are not employees of platforms or facilities for work booked through those platforms, provided they meet 15 specific criteria regarding control, insurance, and contract terms.
Updated definitions in overtime and minimum wage laws to exclude health care workers booked via platforms and added detailed criteria for determining if a motor carrier driver is an employee or independent contractor.
Revised the definition of 'employee' in workers' compensation and unemployment insurance laws to exclude health care workers booked via platforms and motor carriers meeting specific independent contractor factors.
Added new requirements for employers to provide specific contact information to employees and updated record-keeping rules for minimum wage enforcement.
Strengthened enforcement mechanisms for minimum wage violations, including specific damages calculations and anti-retaliation penalties.