Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands programs available for gig economy workers to claim insurance and other benefits.

Highlights:

• Defines terms “Digital network, “Driver”, and “Transportation Network Company” (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes an experience rating account for each employer in the transportation network business (Sec. 2). 

• Specifies that benefits paid to an individual shall be charged to the experience rating account of each employer (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that employers seeking relief for furnishing a benefits account may receive it if the individual works part time and they are eligible for benefits due to losing employment at two other employers in recent history (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that the department of transportation may disclose the following piece of information to the Transportation Network Company to best furnish coverage (Sec. 2): 

• When a driver has elected coverage;

• A driver’s premiums; 

• When a drivers coverage has been withdrawn;

• Information related to third parties operating on the drivers behalf.

Full Bill Text