Event Details

Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Classification, Premium Rate, and Death Benefit (SHB 2382 Implementation)

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules
Thursday, October 24, 2024
10 a.m.

Location

To join on your computer or mobile app (Zoom):
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/4283482697?omn=84109922262

To join by phone (audio only):
253-215-8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 428 348 2697
Find your local number: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/u/k4P4Mu5Ep

The virtual and telephonic hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on October 24, 2024.

Purpose

The purpose of this rulemaking is to create a new risk classification and premium rate for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). Since January 1, 2023, TNCs have reported and paid premiums for hours their drivers worked during dispatch and passenger platform time in Classification 1401 with taxis. L&I researched and evaluated the impact of TNCs on Classification 1401 and determined TNCs represent at least 95% of the classification. L&I also adopted rules to implement Substitute House Bill 2382, Chapter 184, Laws of 2024, which provides for TNC driver death benefits during non-covered times in certain circumstances. The rule adoption creates a rule describing the new benefit and creates an administrative classification to manage death benefit claims meeting the new law’s criteria. Qualifying death benefit claims will be included in the annual rate calculation of the new TNC classification, but will not be included in any one TNC’s experience calculation.