Independent Contractors Gain New Rights in NYC Anti-Discrimination Law Update
From Hireright, Alonzo Martinez discusses the protections for independent contractors with the recent changes to New York’s Human Rights Law. Alonzo
Gig economy bills move forward in other blue states, after California clears the way
From The Washington Post, Eli Rosenberg discusses legislative efforts in other states to adopt measures to protect freelancers and other
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.
Could 2020 Be The Year Of The California Copycats? Other States Line Up To Consider Misclassification Statutes
From Mondaq, Richard R. Meneghello discusses the possibility that California’s ABC test will be adopted by other states. Richard writes:
NYC extends Human Rights Law to freelancers, group gains protections against discrimination, harassment
Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the Global Advisor on Staffing and Workforce Solutions, reports that New York City is extending protections
Will New York Be The Next Gig Economy Battlefield?
From JDSupra, Melissa Osipoff Camire suggests that New York may follow California’s lead and adopt a test similar to the
Federal Arbitration Act Preempts New York’s Bar On Agreements To Arbitrate Sexual Harassment Claims, Court Rules
From JDSupra, Brendan Sweeney reports that New York’s statute that prohibits arbitration agreements for sexual harassment claims is preempted by
New York State Significantly Expands its Workplace Harassment Laws (Again)
From JDSupra, Emily Haigh and Devjani Mishra report on changes to New York’s harassment laws which strengthened the law and made it
New York City Sets Minimum Wage for Independent Contractors of Ride-Hailing Companies
From Lexology, Jeffrey H. Ruzal and Carly Baratt report that New York City has set minimum rates for ride sharing companies such
New York’s Ban on Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims: Can it Survive Federal Preemption?
From Lexology, Seyfarth Shaw LLP discusses the recent New York statute that prohibits an arbitration agreement that requires claims of sexual
New York officials recognize three Uber drivers as employees
From engadget, Mariella Moon reports that Uber will be required to pay unemployment taxes for its driver in New York because
New York State Court Declines To Compel Arbitration, Cites Purported Ambiguities In Mobile Contracting Process
From Mondaq, Jeffrey D. Neuburger discusses a recent case in which a New York court refused to enforce an arbitration agreement