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 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 include individuals engaged in household operations, regardless of their residency.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the provisions related to 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. The bill also revises the criteria for determining dependency, stating that an individual is not considered a dependent unless they are a family member or have a specific relationship with the injured employee. Additionally, it mandates that weekly payments to injured employees must be adjusted based on the support provided to dependents, and it outlines conditions under which these payments may be reduced or increased.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 418.118