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House and industry witnesses warn changing home-care contractor exemption could strain rural caregiver supply
Summary
A bill to remove a blanket employment exemption for home-care caregivers prompted testimony that changing the classification could force caregivers out of the 1099 independent-contractor model, disproportionately affecting rural and low-income areas. Committee chair deferred a vote to allow further clarification and stakeholder meetings.
The committee heard extended testimony on legislation that would remove a statutory exemption treating many home-care workers as outside the state's employment definition and apply the independent-contractor test enacted in 2019.
Representatives of the Arkansas Home Based Services Association and…
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