This bill amends existing laws to clarify the status of transportation network and delivery network companies in Alaska. It specifies that certain individuals, including transportation network company drivers and delivery network company couriers, are not considered employees under various labor laws, thus establishing them as independent contractors. The bill introduces new definitions, including "delivery network company" and "delivery network company courier," and outlines the criteria under which these couriers operate, emphasizing their independence and the nature of their contractual relationships with the companies.

Key changes include the addition of a new category for delivery network company couriers, who are defined as individuals providing delivery services through a digital network. The bill also modifies existing language to ensure that both transportation network and delivery network companies are not classified as employers of their drivers and couriers, provided they do not impose specific restrictions on their work hours or other employment conditions. This legislative update aims to provide clarity and support for the gig economy in Alaska, particularly for those involved in transportation and delivery services.

Statutes affected:
SB0035A, AM SB 35, introduced 01/10/2025: 23.30.230, 16.05.940, 23.10.055, 47.27.035, 23.30.095, 21.12.050, 08.88.161, 28.23.080, 23.10.699, 23.20.520, 23.30.395, 28.23.180