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GA HB548

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 34-9-1 to exclude individuals who are parties to a franchise agreement from the definition of "employee" under the state's workers' compensation law
  • Franchise agreements are defined by reference to the Federal Trade Commission franchise disclosure rule, 16 C.F.R. 436.1 through 436.11
  • Franchisors would not be required to provide workers' compensation coverage to franchisees, as franchisees would not be considered employees of the franchisor
  • Sponsored by Representative Martin of the 47th district and designated as House Bill 548

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; parties to franchise agreement not considered employees; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor2/29/2012
Industrial Relations3/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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