Biden Department of Labor Rolls out (Yet Another) “Independent Contractor” -
Legal Standard Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can have significant ramifications for a business, particularly in terms...more
1/17/2024
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The notorious “ABC” test continues to rear its head across the nation. This strict, worker-friendly test that is used to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor as opposed to an employee...more
In January of 2020, California enacted a new law that codifies a strict test for determining if workers are independent contractors or employees and thereby entitled to minimum wage, overtime, and various other benefits. ...more
10/15/2021
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Fourth in a Series of Blogs Regarding the Presidential Transition -
On January 1, 2020, AB-5 went into effect in California. The law, which had gig workers such as Uber and Lyft drivers squarely in its sights, sought to...more