Portable benefit accounts; allow hiring party to contribute funds to for benefit plans for independent contractors.

Also relevant to:Gig worker / 1099 contractor

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An Act To Provide For The Establishment Of Portable Benefit Accounts For Independent Contractors; To Authorize A Hiring Party To Contribute Funds To The Portable Benefit Account For An Independent Contractor; To Provide That A Hiring Party May Withhold A Percentage Of Funds From The Compensation Owed To An Independent Contractor If Both Parties Agree To The Withholding In Writing; To Bring Forward Sections 27-7-16, 27-7-17 And 71-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendme…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 3, 2026

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