An Act relative to independent contractors

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to clarify how workers are classified as either employees or independent contractors. It establishes a three-part test where a worker is presumed to be an employee unless they meet specific criteria: being free from the employer's control, working outside the employer's usual business, or running their own independent trade. The primary effect is to shift the burden of proof, requiring employers to demonstrate that a worker satisfies all three conditions to avoid employee classification. This change directly impacts businesses and workers by setting clearer legal standards for determining employment status and associated benefits.