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WI AB794

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Gundrum

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health care workers who schedule shifts through electronic platforms are classified as independent contractors, not employees, for purposes of worker's compensation, minimum wage, and unemployment insurance when 15 specific conditions are met

  • Platforms must allow workers to accept or reject shifts without penalties, minimum shift requirements, or mandatory availability during specific hours or days

  • Platforms are prohibited from requiring noncompete agreements, charging fees when workers accept permanent employment from facilities, or restricting workers from using other platforms

  • Platforms must maintain occupational accident insurance, general liability insurance, and professional liability insurance for workers

  • Workers remain responsible for remitting their own federal, state, and local taxes on earnings from platform-scheduled shifts

Legislative Description

Independent contractor healthcare workers and healthcare worker platforms.

Last Action

Referred to committee on Rules

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
Health, Aging and Long-Term Care12/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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