AB 51 Challenge: Preliminary Injunction Issued
From JDSupra, Elizabeth Levy reports that a preliminary injunction has been issued preventing the enforcement of California’s new law prohibiting
House approves pro-union labor bill
From The Hill, Alex Gangitano reports that the House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Work Acct which
Tips for Drafting Arbitration Clauses in Smart Contracts
From Lexology, Steven K. Davidson, Michael J. Baratz, Jared R. Butcher and Molly Bruder Fox offer recommendations for drafting arbitration clauses in smart contracts.
It’s What I Said Before: DOL’s Opinion Reversal Does Not Sway Arkansas Federal Court
From JDSupra, Keith Anderson and Anne Yuengert discuss a recent case in which a court disregarded a United States Department
Ohio Eighth District Court Of Appeals Reverses Enforcement Of Employment Arbitration Agreement
From JDSupra, Samia Kirmani, Patrick Peters, James Stone and Corey Donovan Tracey discuss a recent case in which an arbitration
New Freelancers Union Head Plans To Prioritize Gig Worker Legislation
From Forbes, Elaine Pofeldt discusses the priorities of the new executive director of the Freelancers Union. Elaine writes: As Rafael
The “New” IRS Independent Contractor Test – The More Things Change The More They Stay The Same
From JDSupra, David Houston reviews the new guidance on the proper classification of workers as employees or independent contractors in
California workers are setting up more LLCs after AB5
From Quartz, Michelle Cheng reports on a increase in applications to form limited liability companies (LLCs) in California in response
Why Every Employee Should Think More Like A Freelancer
From Forbes, John Winsor recounts the key points of a conversation he had with Jon Younger, Ph.D., a writer and
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