New York A04935 amends the labor law to define "dependent worker" and mandates public meetings to examine state laws affecting dependent workers.

New York A04935 amends the labor law to define "dependent worker" as an individual providing personal services through a third-party that sets earnings, charges consumers, and collects payments. The commissioner of labor must hold public meetings with businesses, employees, and dependent workers to identify which state labor laws could extend similar rights and benefits to dependent workers as those enjoyed by employees. The commissioner must report findings to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within a year of the first meeting.

New York A04935 amends the labor law to define "dependent worker" and mandates public meetings to examine state laws affecting dependent workers.

New York A04935 amends the labor law to define "dependent worker" as an individual providing personal services through a third-party that sets earnings, charges consumers, and collects payments. The commissioner of labor must hold public meetings with businesses, employees, and dependent workers to identify which state labor laws could extend similar rights and benefits to dependent workers as those enjoyed by employees. The commissioner must report findings to the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker within a year of the first meeting.