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
Legal Considerations With Seasonal Employment
From JDSupra, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP offers reminders to businesses who are considering bringing on seasonal help. Most Laws Still
Gig Economy Companies May Soon Get Benefit Of Federal Misclassification Rule
From JDSupra, Richard Meneghello discusses the United States Department of Labor’s plan to change the regulation for determining whether a
Business Reopenings: Hiring Employees or Independent Contractors?
From Andrew M. Ayers, P.C.. Andrew Ayers reminds businesses as they reopen and hiring workers, they need to be mindful
Financial planning for independent contractors
When choosing to become an independent contractor, you were most likely attracted to the flexibility and independence associated with contracted
7 tips for recruiting and onboarding independent contractors
Openforce provides seven (7) tips for recruiting and onboarding independent contractors: Many companies depend on a contingent workforce to stay
DOL Aims to Fast-Track Worker Classification Rule to 2020 Finish
From Bloomberg Law, Ben Penn reports that the United States Department of Labor is working on a regulation that would
Questions To Ask When Changing Your Arbitration Clause
From JDSupra, Abby Meyer and Jay Ramsey provide terrific recommendations on what to consider if/when you are changing your arbitration
1099 Employees and Workers Compensation Insurance
WorkersCompensationShop provides a overview of the importance of classifying workers properly for workers compensation purposes. Misclassification for Worker’s Compensation Purposes
Judge Says 40-Year Newspaper Carrier Is an Employee, Not Contractor
From Courthouse News Service, Carson McCullough reports that a “newspaper dealer” was found to be misclassified as an independent contractor.
Iowa acts to protect owner-operator status
From Land Line, Keith Goble reports that Iowa passed a law that says that the owner of a truck in