NY A04935

Creates a new legal category called "dependent worker" for individuals who provide personal services through a third-party intermediary that sets pay rates, charges consumers, collects payments, or pays the worker

Extends wage payment protections under Labor Law Article 6 (including frequency of payment, wage statements, and enforcement provisions) to dependent workers, treating the third-party intermediary as their employer for these purposes

Grants dependent workers collective bargaining rights under Labor Law Article 20 and Article 20-A, allowing them to organize and negotiate through representatives of their choosing

Requires the Commissioner of Labor to hold public meetings with businesses, employees, and dependent workers to examine which additional labor protections could be extended to dependent workers, including unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, anti-discrimination laws, and workplace safety regulations

Mandates the Commissioner report findings and legislative recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders within one year of the first public meeting