NY A07521

Adds Article 25-D to New York labor law establishing a presumption that transportation network company drivers working at least 40 hours per week or 160 hours per month are employees rather than independent contractors.

Creates an exception allowing drivers to be classified as independent contractors only if they meet all three criteria: freedom from control and direction, service performed outside the company's usual course of business, and customary engagement in a similar independently-established trade or profession.

Defines transportation network company drivers by reference to Article 44-B of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

Effective 60 days after enactment into law.