2015 House Bill 4902

Clarify franchised business employee status

Introduced in the House

Sept. 22, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-90)

To establish that for purposes of workers compensation insurance coverage, the owner of a business franchise rather than the franchisor is considered the sole employer of the workers to whom he or she provides a benefit plan or pays wages, except as otherwise specified in the franchise agreement, or as prohibited by law. See also House Bill 4901.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade