An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor

This bill amends the legal definition of an independent contractor in Massachusetts by changing the criteria used to classify workers. Specifically, it modifies a section of state law to allow a worker to be considered an independent contractor if they meet either one of two conditions instead of requiring them to meet both. This change directly affects businesses and individuals who hire workers, potentially altering how many people are classified as independent contractors versus employees. The amendment simplifies the legal test for contractor status by removing the requirement that all listed criteria must be satisfied simultaneously.