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Title of bill
An act to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to excluding members of certain religious sects from the term "employee"
Purpose
This bill would provide for members of certain religious sects and their immediate families shall not be included in the definition of the term, "employees" for workers' compensation purposes.
Summary of provisions
An act to amend the opening paragraph of subdivision 4 of section 2 of the workers' compensation law, relating to the exclusion of members of certain religious sects from the term, "employee."
Justification
This act will address the issue involved with the employment of individuals belonging to a religious sect, and their status of exemption of taxes on self-employment income, claim for refund, and waiver of benefits. Citizens belonging to these religious sects currently pose no liability to businesses, and therefore should not fall under the term "employee" for workers' compensation liability purposes. Furthermore, individuals belonging to these sects are conscientiously opposed to public and private insurance, and this belief is legally binding with the Internal Revenue Service. Protecting these citizens' rights through exemption of this status will be mutually beneficial to local businesses, municipalities, and the State of New York.
Legislative history
S.7479 of 2004, S.2504 of 2005/2006, S.4816 of 2007/2008
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This law shall take effect immediately.
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