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D.C. businesses that utilize independent contractors would be well advised to review and revise their independent contractor relationships in light of an increased focus by the D.C. Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") on...more
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In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-chair of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Megan Mitchell, AGG Employment Law partner, to discuss the complexities of classifying independent...more
Although companies may be tempted to classify workers as contractors to circumvent wage and hour rules, this is the classic example of penny-wise and pound foolish. Misclassification of employees as contractors can lead to...more
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In recent months, there has been an onslaught of negative news surrounding startup investment. However, recent reporting from The Information points to two specific sectors where investment is actually on the rise....more
Federal and state governments are engaging in heightened scrutiny of employer-independent contractor relationships. There is a concern that many workers have been misclassified as independent contractors (“IC”) when they are...more
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