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AR HB1540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Robin Lundstrum

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 11-10-210(e) to modify the definition of "employment" under Department of Workforce Services law
  • Changes the requirement that individuals must be free from control and direction "both under his or her contract for the performance of service and in fact" to only requiring freedom "in fact"
  • Replaces the "and" conjunction between subsection (2)(A) and (3)(B) with "or," allowing either condition to satisfy the independent contractor exemption rather than requiring both
  • Declares an emergency clause citing the need to help employers create and expand businesses in the state's economy, with the act effective upon gubernatorial approval, expiration of veto period, or veto override
  • Approved by the Governor on April 2, 2015

Legislative Description

To Amend The Definition Of Employment For The Department Of Workforce Services Law.

Last Action

Notification that HB1540 is now Act 945

4/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/23/2015
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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