Hiring Independent Contractors: What all parties need to know
Osgood & Associates provide excellent advice for engaging with independent contractors. They write: The use of independent contractors, versus permanent hires
FAA Exemption Extends to ‘Last Mile’ Delivery Drivers and MA State Law Prevents Enforcement of Class Action Waiver
From Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Kris Olson discusses the court’s decision that the class action waiver was not enforceable under Massachusetts
First Circuit Rules Amazon Delivery Drivers Not Required to Arbitrate Misclassification Claims
From JDSupra, Christopher Feudo, Christian Garcia, and Jonathan Keselenko discuss a recent Massachusetts case in which the court said that
Should Your Business Require Independent Contractors to Sign Coronavirus Waivers and Releases of Liability?
From JDSupra, Janet Barsky and Richard Reibstein discuss the potential benefits and limitations to having independent contractors sign waivers and releases
New Jersey Supreme Court Requires Delivery Drivers to Arbitrate Regardless of FAA Transportation Workers Exemption
From JDSupra, John Lewis discusses a recent case in New Jersey in which the court said that transportations were not
Massachusetts Sues Uber and Lyft Over the Status of Drivers
From The New York Times, Kate Conger and Daisuke Wakabayashi report that Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is suing Uber and Lyft
Avoid the Payroll Issues That Can Jeopardize Your Business
The Coleman Consulting Group identifies key payroll issues that can jeopardize a business including overtime, recordkeeping, and, of course, misclassifying
8 Ways to Simplify How You Engage Independent Contractors
MBO Partners provides excellent guidance on how to best engage with independent contractors. Here is a sample of their recommendations:
California delivery workers, Ryder propose $5M deal to settle misclassification suit
From HRDive, Ryan Golden reports on a settlement between Ryder and a group of delivery workers in California resolving claims
California’s crackdowns on the gig economy
From The Orange County Register, the Editorial Board published an editorial opposing California’s lawsuits against gig economy companies. They write:
California Ramps-Up Independent Contractor Misclassification Enforcement
From JDSupra, Aaron Colby and Laura Heckathorn report that California’s AB5 became effective for workers compensation on July 1 and
Trucking company, drivers ask court to OK $6.5 million settlement in IC misclassification suit
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) reports that a settlement of allegations that truck drivers in California were misclassified was presented to