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NY S07823
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
George Maziarz
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "employee" under workers' compensation law to include professional musicians and performing arts workers who perform for television/radio stations, film productions, theaters, hotels, restaurants, and night clubs
- Applies this expanded definition only to workers' compensation purposes and not to other statutes or provisions that rely on the definition of employee
- Excludes musicians or performing arts workers from coverage if they have a written contract stipulating employment with another workers' compensation-covered employer
- Excludes executive officers of corporations who are deemed excluded from coverage under specific provisions of workers' compensation law
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all pending, unadjudicated, and future cases and proceedings
Legislative Description
Amends the definition of employee in reference to professional musicians and those engaged in the performing arts.
Last Action
referred to labor
6/23/2014
Committee Referrals
Labor6/23/2014
Rules6/20/2014
Labor6/12/2014
Full Bill Text
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