DOL Issues Final Rule on FLSA Joint Employer Standard
From JDSupra, Russell Bruch, Susan Harthill and Elizabeth Johnston discuss the new rule by the United States Department of Labor
New Jersey Resumes Efforts to Amend ABC Test for Independent Contractor Status, Passes Slate of Laws Targeting Misclassification
From Lexology, Ryan T. Warden discusses laws recently enacted by New Jersey relating to misclassification of workers as independent contractors
Worker Misclassification Costs Washington $30M Annually in Lost Unemployment Taxes
From the Seattle Business Magazine, Bill Conroy discusses the results of a recent study on lost unemployment tax revenues resulting
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
The Gig is Up – New Jersey Misclassification Laws Create Extreme Risk for Anyone Utilizing Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, David Kim and Salvador Simao discuss laws recently enacted by New Jersey addressing the misclassification of employees as
AG Racine Announces National Electrical Contractor Will Pay $2.75 Million to Workers and the District to Resolve Wage Theft Lawsuit
Via Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the Washington DC Attorney General announced a settlement of claims that electrical workers were misclassified
New Joint Employer Rule Has Impact on Independent Contractor Misclassification Claims
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses the new rule issued by the United States Department of Labor on joint employers. Richard
California Truckers Get Biggest Misclassification Win Yet; Gig Economy Companies Await Their Fate
From JDSupra, Richard Meneghello discusses the order by a judge blocking the enforcement of California’s AB 5 to the trucking
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
Top 10 Noncompete Developments of 2019
From JDSupra, Meaghan Clayton, Raphael Coburn, and Chuck Knapp report on the top ten noncompete developments in 2019 including a
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.
How do independent contractors fit into sexual harassment training rules?
From HRDive, Kara Hertzog discusses how laws requiring training on sexual harassment apply to independent contractors and other contingent workers.