HB 780
AN ACT relating to employment.
In Plain Language
This bill removes exemptions that currently allow agricultural workers and domestic service workers to be excluded from state wage and hour laws and workers' compensation coverage. After this change, agricultural employers and domestic service employers would have to follow the same employment rules as other businesses, including providing workers' compensation insurance and following wage requirements.
Official summary
Amend KRS 337.010 to remove exemptions in definition of "employee" for agricultural workers and domestic service workers; amend KRS 342.630 to indicate that agricultural employers are subject to KRS Chapter 342; amend KRS 342.650 to remove exemptions for domestic service employees and agricultural employees from coverage under KRS Chapter 342; amend various other sections to conform.
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Cosponsors
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Latest action
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Feb 27, 2025
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