The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that individuals are considered employees under Minnesota law, specifically amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.722, subdivision 3. This presumption can be overturned through compensation and unemployment insurance program laws and rules, replacing the previous language that outlined the determination of employment relationships based on existing tests for employee status.

Additionally, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268.035, subdivision 25b, to introduce a similar rebuttable presumption for operators in the trucking and messenger/courier industries. It states that these operators are presumed to be employees unless they meet specific criteria that would classify them as independent contractors, such as owning their equipment, being responsible for maintenance and operating costs, and having a written contract that specifies their independent contractor status.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 181.722, 268.035