Assembly Bill 269 aims to redefine the employment status of delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, classifying them as independent contractors rather than employees under specific conditions. The bill stipulates that if a network company does not impose certain restrictions on drivers—such as mandating specific working hours or limiting their ability to work for other companies—then those drivers will not be considered employees for the purposes of workers' compensation, minimum wage laws, and unemployment insurance. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for portable benefit accounts, allowing network companies to contribute to these accounts for eligible drivers, which can be used for various purposes, including compensating for lost income due to illness or injury.

Furthermore, the bill establishes guidelines for insurance coverage, requiring network companies to provide group or blanket accident and sickness insurance for their drivers, with specific coverage amounts outlined. It also includes penalties for misuse of funds from portable benefit accounts and clarifies definitions related to application-based drivers and delivery network companies. The bill amends existing statutes to incorporate these changes, including the creation of new sections and the modification of definitions to ensure clarity in the application of the law.

Statutes affected:
Text as Enrolled: 71.63(2), 71.63, 102.07(8)(a), 102.07
Bill Text: 71.63(2), 71.63, 102.07(8)(a), 102.07