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 within the preceding year, 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, and further compensation will be determined by a magistrate for any remaining dependents. The bill also revises the criteria for determining dependency, ensuring that individuals must be family members or have specific relationships to be considered dependents. It mandates that weekly payments to injured employees must be adjusted based on the status of dependents, including age and support levels. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 418.118