Uber settles with drivers for $20 million
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein reports on a settlement for $20 million between Uber and drivers in California and Massachusetts. Richard
Oregon Independent Contractors Best Practices Hiring
From The National Law Review, Paul E. Cirner provides his recommendations for engaging with independent contractors. Paul writes: Oregon’s Independent
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
From Law.com/Texas Lawyer, Michael P. Maslanka discusses the ongoing struggle between protecting workers and allowing individual freedom as it plays
Louisiana officials want to crack down on employers who misclassify their workers
From The Center Square, David Jacobs discusses the effect of misclassification on the unemployment fund and how businesses that misclassify
Virginia Enacts Expansive Changes to Its Employment Laws, Including Major Amendments to Human Rights Act
From JDSupra, Garen Dodge, Nathaniel Glasser and Brian Steinbach discuss recent laws in Virginia that focus on worker misclassification. Garen,
Virginia Enacts Three Bills On Employee Misclassification
From JDSupra, Milena Radovic and Kristina Vaquera discuss recent laws enacted by Virginia. Milena and Kristina write: Employee misclassification is
COVID-19: Five Things to Look for in Your Independent Contractor Agreements
From JDSupra, Kristen M.J. Johnson, Partner, Taylor & Associates, offers her recommendations for five aspects of independent contractor agreement with
Updated Paycheck Protection Program Loan Regulations: What The Self-Employed And Independent Contractors Need To Know
From Forbes, Brian Thompson provides information on what independent contractors need to provide to be eligible for the Paycheck Protection
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Update: Sole Proprietorships and Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Michael “Bux” Buxbaum, Lowell Citron, Kimberly Lomot, Jesse S. O’Connell, Theodore Sica provide an excellent guide to the
Wondering How to Retain Employees Without Going Bankrupt During the COVID-19 Crisis? Independent Contractor Reclassification Is Not the Answer
From JDSupra, Carly Baratt and Jeffrey Ruzal discuss the risks of reclassifying workers as independent contractors as a way to
Here’s What the Relief Packages Give Self-Employed Workers
From The New York Times, Tara Siegel Bernard provides an outstanding summary of the benefits available to self-employed workers. Tara
Self-employed workers stuck waiting for help
From CNN, By Tami Luhby, reports that many states aren’t ready to handle claims from self-employed workers and independent contractors. Tami