§ 78-19 Business Requirements – E-Hail Application Provider Liability for Conduct of Employees.
RCNY § 78-19
(a)Liability for Employee Conduct. An E-Hail Application Provider must supervise and be responsible for the conduct of all of its employees, contractors, and agents for activities performed to carry out the requirements of this Chapter. For clarity, this subdivision and subdivision (b) of this section shall not be applicable to Drivers, or to individuals or business entities performing work for any E-Hail Application Provider or its subcontractor(s) who under applicable law are deemed to be independent contractors and not employees.
(b)Familiarizing Employees with Rules and Regulations. An E-Hail Application Provider must ensure that all of its employees, contractors, and agents are fully familiar with all relevant regulatory agency rules and regulations.
(c)Compliance with Laws. An E-Hail Application Provider must ensure that all of its employees, contractors, and agents perform their duties in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and city laws, rules, and regulations. 35 RCNY § 78-19(a)-(c)Penalty: $500 fine and/or suspension up to 60 days or revocationAppearance REQUIRED
