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Support for Gig Workers During Pandemic: Protecting Digital Companies

This act aims to protect digital marketplace companies that provide financial or health assistance to their workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ensures that such companies are not automatically classified as employers, encouraging them to support individuals working through their platforms.
Key points
Digital companies can offer financial and health assistance without risking changes to workers' employment status.
Actions like medical testing, providing protective supplies, or health and safety training will not affect independent contractor status.
These provisions apply during the COVID-19 emergency period, until the end of 2021 or longer if the public health emergency is extended.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1063
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Helping Gig Economy Workers Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1063.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Digital companies can offer financial and health assistance without risking changes to workers' employment status.
  • Actions like medical testing, providing protective supplies, or health and safety training will not affect independent contractor status.
  • These provisions apply during the COVID-19 emergency period, until the end of 2021 or longer if the public health emergency is extended.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Labor Health Economy