NJ will not change “independent contractor” laws – for now
From NewJersey101.5, Eric Scott reports that New Jersey will not be changing the independent contractor classification law this legislative session.
Federal Judge Bars California’s Attempt to Criminalize Arbitration Agreements
From Lexology, Maria C. Rodriguez, Yesenia M. Gallegos and Michelle S. Strowhiro report that a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order stopping
Another Win For California Truckers In AB-5 Fight…But Gig Economy Still Awaits Misclassification Ruling
From JDSupra, Benjamin Ebbink discusses a recent case in which a state court judge said AB5 is preempted by the Federal
Last-Minute Court Ruling Sees Truckers Spared From California Misclassification Law
From JDSupra, Richard Meneghello discusses a last minute ruling by a federal judge to say that truckers were not subject
California’s New Anti-Arbitration Law Temporarily Enjoined by Federal Court
From JDSupra, Caroline Powell Donelan reports that a federal judge issued an order prohibiting the enforcement of California’s AB 51
A Decade In Review: Workplace Law In The 2010’s
From JDSupra, Fisher Phillips provides a review of workplace law in the past decade including discussion of these topics: #MeToo
Freelancer Writers Are The Latest Group To Challenge California’s Gig Economy Law – But Will It Do Any Good?
From JDSupra, Richard Meneghello discusses a lawsuit brought by freelance journalists challenging California’s AB5. Richard writes: Last week, several industry
It Isn’t Just Uber: California Prepares for New Gig Worker Rules…and Confusion
From The Wall Street Journal, Christine Mai-Duc and Lauren Weber provide an excellent overview of the challenges and issues facing independent contractors
California’s new employment law is starting to crush freelancers
From CNBC, Elaine Pofeldt discusses the effect of California’s legislation, AB5, on companies and freelancers. Elaine writes: AB 5 has
New York’s Gig Economy Legislative Proposals For 2020 Begin To Take Shape
From JDSupra, Melissa Osipoff Camire discusses New York legislators’ proposals to change New York laws governing the classification of workers.
Employer Group Sues To Block AB 51’s Ban On Arbitration
From JDSupra, Jeffrey Polsky reports that a consortium of employers has filed suit to block AB51, the California legislation that
Virginia Task Force Releases Recommendations To Address Worker Misclassification
From JDSupra, Paul Holdsworth, Adam Lounsbury and Courtney Malveaux report the recommendations of the Virginia Task Force on Worker Misclassification.