Provides a worker-funded program to pay emergency benefits during a state of emergency declared by the Governor to unemployed independent contractors on terms similar to the terms under which employees receive regular benefits.

Summary

Digest: The Act would pay UI benefits to gig workers when an emergency is declared in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 70.1). Provides a worker-funded program to pay emergency benefits during a state of emergency declared by the Governor to unemployed independent contractors on terms similar to the terms under which employees receive regular benefits. Becomes operative January 1, 2027. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.