Seattle continues to expand protections for app-based workers (sometimes referred to as “gig workers”) working within the City of Seattle with its new App-Based Worker Deactivation Rights Ordinance....more
12/27/2024
/ Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Labor Reform ,
Labor Regulations ,
Local Ordinance ,
Mobile Apps ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Safe Time ,
Seattle ,
Wage and Hour
Seyfarth Synopsis: The use of contracting arrangements is widespread; however, around the world, we are seeing trends suggesting this type of work arrangement may become more restricted, higher cost or higher risk to...more
9/11/2023
/ Australia ,
Background Screening Services ,
Contractors ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
Labor Code ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages
Seyfarth Synopsis – On September 1, 2022, a City of Seattle ordinance will go into effect providing protections to persons and entities engaging as independent contractors within City limits. Overview of Ordinance On...more