COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Democratic State Representative Lauren McNally introduced new legislation to draw clear distinctions between full-time employees and independent contractors.

This legislation aims to address the improper categorization of employees. Certain protections like minimum wage and overtime are given to full-time employees, but not to independent contractors.

According to a press release, there have been multiple legal battles on how workers for companies like ride-sharing, food delivery and package delivery services are classified, with varying results.

If passed, this legislation would codify the U.S. Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act "economic reality test" into the Ohio Revised Code. The Department of Labor created these new rules in 2024, replacing previ

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