An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, providing for registration of status as independent contractor.

SB 894 creates a formal process for businesses to register workers as independent contractors under Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act. To register, a business must obtain a worker's signed waiver and affidavit confirming they are not an employee, agree to forgo workers' compensation benefits, and understand they cannot access the Uninsured Employers Fund if injured. If registered, the business is not liable for benefits or required to provide insurance coverage for that worker, and the worker loses eligibility for those benefits. Registration is valid annually unless the worker revokes it by filing a request with the department, which takes effect 10 days after submission.