Assembly Bill 794 aims to clarify the employment status of healthcare workers who schedule shifts through healthcare worker platforms. The bill stipulates that these workers are considered independent contractors rather than employees of the platforms, healthcare facilities, or facility operators, provided that specific conditions are met. These conditions include mutual agreement between the worker and the platform regarding independent contractor status, the absence of minimum shift requirements, the ability for workers to set their own hourly rates, and the lack of penalties for accepting or rejecting shifts. Additionally, the platform must not impose restrictions on the worker's availability or other employment, and must maintain certain types of insurance.

The bill amends existing statutes and introduces new sections to define key terms such as "health care worker," "health care facility," and "health care worker platform." It also outlines the criteria under which a healthcare worker is classified as an independent contractor, ensuring that they are not subject to workers' compensation insurance, minimum wage laws, or unemployment insurance under the specified conditions. The legislation aims to provide clarity and flexibility for healthcare workers utilizing platforms to find employment while ensuring that they are not unfairly classified as employees.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 102.07(8)(a), 102.07