SB 18-171

Senate Bill 18-171 is a Colorado law that sets rules for determining whether workers who use online platforms (like Uber or TaskRabbit) are considered employees under state labor laws. This affects how these workers receive benefits like workers' compensation and unemployment insurance. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it's now official and enforceable in the state of Colorado.

Official Summary

The bill establishes a test for determining whether a marketplace contractor is considered an 'employee' under the 'Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado' and whether services provided by a marketplace contractor are considered 'employment' under the 'Colorado Employment Security Act'. The bill defines a 'marketplace contractor' as a person that enters into a written agreement with a marketplace platform to use the platform's online-enabled application, software, website, or system to receive services requests from third parties seeking the types of services offered by the contractor. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) Read More

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