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
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney recently signed an amendment to Philadelphia’s paid sick leave law, which provides paid leave to workers not already covered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). Companies...more
In state governments’ continuing efforts to target “Gig Economy” companies and other organizations who rely on independent contractors, New Jersey recently handed Uber Technologies, Inc. a bill for $650 million because it...more
12/5/2019
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