Bill to create a portable‑benefit safe harbor for independent workers earns neutral review from labor department HB 12‑45 would create a voluntary, market‑driven safe harbor allowing businesses to offer portable benefits to independent contractors without triggering misclassification; the Department of Labor says it is neutral and can follow the proposed exclusions, and advocacy groups supported the bill.

A new bill could empower small businesses in New Hampshire to offer portable benefits to independent contractors without the fear of misclassification!

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Senators adopt amendment clarifying marketplace contractors; DoorDash-style 'DashMart' facilities limited to Omaha, Lincoln The Nebraska Legislature adopted AM30-61, with clarifying floor amendment FA11-84, to define 'marketplace network contractors' and preserve independent-contractor status for app-based drivers while ensuring in-store fulfillment workers are W-2 employees; the changes were added to LB9-21 and the bill advanced to engrossing.

Nebraska senators just passed a pivotal amendment redefining app-driven delivery contractor status, but not without fierce debate over worker protections and potential risks!

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Fargo Education Board reviews teacher classification after Supreme Court ruling Fargo board discusses job grouping and definitions after school psychologist classification ruling.

The Fargo School Board is taking crucial steps to redefine the roles of school psychologists after a landmark Supreme Court ruling on teacher classifications.

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