Relates to classification of transportation network company drivers as employees
This bill (A 10078) changes how transportation network company drivers (like Uber or Lyft drivers) are classified under New York labor law. It presumes these drivers are employees - not independent contractors - unless they meet three specific conditions: working without company control, providing services outside the company's typical business, and operating as a fully independent business. This directly affects gig economy drivers and companies that use them, shifting responsibility for benefits and protections like minimum wage to the companies. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 30, 2026
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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REFERRED TO LABOR
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Jenifer Rajkumar
DDemocratic
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