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CT HB06151
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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AI Summary
- Exempts operators of escort motor vehicles for oversized/overweight loads from unemployment insurance coverage if they operate as independent contractors meeting specified conditions, effective October 1, 2013
- Requires escort motor vehicle operators to own their equipment, maintain freedom from control by other entities, and be treated as independent contractors for federal/state taxation and workers' compensation purposes
- Adds new exemption for motor vehicle operators transporting property with vehicles exceeding 10,000 gross vehicle weight rating who own or lease their vehicles on commercially reasonable terms
- Permits property-transporting motor vehicle operators to refuse work and accept jobs from multiple entities without consequence, while compensating them based on mileage, hourly rates, percentage of rates, or flat fees
- Does not affect applicability of workers' compensation laws (Chapter 229) to the motor vehicle operators covered under the new exemption
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Certain Operators Of Motor Vehicles And Eligibility For Unemployment Benefits.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/24/2013
Committee Referrals
Finance, Revenue and Bonding4/25/2013
Labor and Public Employees1/25/2013
Full Bill Text
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