Assembly Bill 269 aims to clarify the employment status of delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, defining 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 that network companies may provide group or blanket accident and sickness insurance for their drivers, detailing the required coverage amounts and conditions. It also includes new definitions for terms such as "application-based driver," "delivery network company," and "transportation network company." The bill modifies existing statutes to reflect these changes, including the creation of new sections related to portable benefit accounts and the amendment of definitions to exclude application-based drivers from being classified as employees under certain conditions. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the benefits and protections available to drivers while maintaining their status as independent contractors.

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