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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2402.114. Drivers as Independent Contractors

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A driver who is authorized to log in to a transportation network company's digital network is considered an independent contractor for all purposes, and not an employee of the company in any manner, if:

(1) the company does not:

(A) prescribe the specific hours during which the driver is required to be logged in to the company's digital network;

(B) impose restrictions on the driver's ability to use other transportation network companies' digital networks;

(C) limit the territory within which the driver may provide digitally prearranged rides;  or

(D) restrict the driver from engaging in another occupation or business;  and

(2) the company and the driver agree in writing that the driver is an independent contractor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 2402.114. Drivers as Independent Contractors - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-2402-114/

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