How to Survive Life as a Freelancer
While freelancing offers enormous freedom, it’s not without its own difficulties. While many freelancers love the flexibility of their schedules,
Lawsuit against FedEx reaches $2 million settlement for misclassifying delivery drivers
The Oneida Daily Dispatch reports that Fedex Ground Package System reached a settlement with the New York State Attorney General in
Some Clarity: Court Holds Screening Reports On Independent Contractors Not Subject to the FCRA Employment Purpose Requirements
From Lexology, Cindy D. Hanson, David N. Anthony, Alan D. Wingfield, Timothy “Tim” J. St. George and Patrick Dillard discuss a recent case in which a
Postmates Shows It’s As Easy As 1-2-3 To Ensure Arbitration With Your Contractors
From Lexology, Richard R. Meneghello discusses a recent case in which delivery drivers were required to arbitrate their claim that they
Are Santa’s Elves Employees or Independent Contractors (updated)?
Years ago, I wrote short blog on the question of whether Santa’s elves were employees or independent contractors. With California
Court Compels Arbitration of NFL Security Representatives
From JDSupra, in the November 2018 Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News Update, Richard Reibstein discusses the NFL’s success in compelling arbitration
Colorado Governor’s Task Force on Employee Misclassification Issues Recommendations
Colorado Governor’s Task Force on Employee Misclassification delivered its report and recommendations to the Governor on December 7, 2018.
Are Independent Contractor Transportation Workers Exempt From The Federal Arbitration Act?
From JDSupra, Brian Wacker discusses a case before the United States Supreme Court that may determine if independent contractors in
Former Obama labor official details how to stop misclassification
From ROI-NJ, Alex Wolmart reports on an event at with Patricia Smith, formerly Solicitor of Labor in the Obama Administration, provided her
Fifth Circuit Holds That the Company in Class Action Waived Its Right to Arbitrate Because of Litigation Conduct
From JDSupra, John Lewis discusses how a party may waive its right to compel arbitration if it substantially invokes the judicial
MBO Partners® and Taxfyle Announce Partnership to Streamline Tax Filing Process for Independent Contractors
MBO Partners and Taxfyle announced a partnership that will enable independent contractors working with MBO to take advantage of Taxfyle’s
Oregon courier service to pay $3.2 million in driver IC misclassification case
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, reports that a courier service in Oregon misclassified