The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code and introduces a new section, 4113.87, to clarify the employment status of health care workers in relation to health care worker platforms and facilities. It specifies that health care workers are not considered employees of these platforms or facilities under certain conditions, such as having agreements that classify them as independent contractors and allowing them to accept or reject shifts without penalty. This change aims to reinforce the independent contractor status of health care workers and provide clarity on their legal relationship with the platforms they operate through, thereby excluding them from certain employment laws.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definitions of "employee" and "employer" within the context of workers' compensation law, ensuring that individuals excluded from the definition of "employee" will not receive benefits until they provide written notice of their election to be included. It also outlines various exclusions from the definition of "injury" and introduces new definitions related to employment and taxation, particularly for agricultural labor and educational institutions. The bill aims to refine the legal framework governing workers' compensation and unemployment compensation, while also addressing tax implications for various entities and individuals, ultimately streamlining regulations and clarifying rights and responsibilities within Ohio's legal framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4111.03, 4111.14, 4113.15, 4121.01, 4123.01, 4141.01, 5747.01