Massachusetts § 194 - Licensing, registration or certification requirements under professional employer agreements
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 194 — Licensing, registration or certification requirements under professional employer agreements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 194. Licensing, registration or certification requirements under professional employer agreements
Section 194. (a) Nothing in sections 192 to 203, inclusive, or any professional employer agreement shall affect, modify or amend any federal, state or local licensing, registration or certification requirement applicable to any client or covered employee.
(b) A covered employee who is required to be licensed, registered or certified according to law or regulation shall be deemed solely an employee of the client for purposes of any such license, registration or certification requirement.
(c) A PEO shall not be engaged in any occupation, trade, profession or other activity that is subject to licensing, registration or certification requirements or is otherwise regulated by a government agency solely by entering into and maintaining a PEO relationship with a covered employee who is subject to such requirements or regulation.
(d) A client shall have the sole right of direction and control of the professional or licensed activities of covered employees and of the client's business. Covered employees and clients shall remain subject to regulation by the regulatory or governmental entity responsible for licensing, registration or certification of such covered employees or clients.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 194
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 194 cover?
Section 194 ("Licensing, registration or certification requirements under professional employer agreements") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 194?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 194" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Massachusetts official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
How does Massachusetts § 194 apply to my situation?
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