The bill amends the Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969 by making several changes to the definitions and liabilities concerning household domestic servants and dependents. Specifically, it clarifies that a household domestic servant is not considered an employee if they are a spouse, child, or other family member residing in the employer's home. Additionally, it establishes that private employers are not liable for household domestic servants working less than 35 hours per week for 13 weeks or longer unless they assume liability under specific provisions. The definition of "household domestic servant" is also updated to refer to individuals engaged in household-related work, regardless of their residence status.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions regarding compensation for dependents of deceased employees. It specifies that upon the remarriage of a dependent spouse, compensation payments will cease after a one-time payment of up to $500. It also clarifies the conditions under which compensation continues for dependent children, including age limits and conditions for self-support. The bill emphasizes that dependency must be determined based on the relationship to the injured employee and the level of support received. Overall, these amendments aim to refine the definitions and conditions under which compensation is provided to ensure clarity and fairness in the application of the law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 418.118