What Is ‘IC+’, Uber’s New Plan to Warp Labor Laws Nationwide?
From Vice, Edward Ongweso Jr discusses Uber’s plan to support “independent contractor plus” or “IC+” as a model for allowing drivers
Lyft won big in California. Now it’s set its sights on Illinois.
From The Chicago Reader, Adam M. Rhodes discusses an initiative in Illinois by Lyft to support the classification of drivers as
Medical Interpreters Deemed Employees Not Independent Contractors: The Detrimental Effect Of Non-Compete Agreements!
From JDSupra, Mark Tabakman discusses a recent case in Pennsylvania in which interpreters were found to be independent contractors because
Independent Contractor vs. Employee: Federal Appeals Court Instructs How to Structure Physician Agreements To Avoid Misclassification
From JDSupra, Megan U’Sellis discusses a recent case in which the court said a doctor was an independent contractor and
Oil Field Workers Engaged by Various Staffing Agencies Are Certified for Misclassification Class Action Against Oil and Gas Company
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses a case in which oil field workers engaged as independent contractors by various staffing firms
The Confusing Nature of the Biden Plan for Independent Contractor Misclassification
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses the inconsistencies in the Biden plan for independent contractors. Richard writes: President-elect Joe Biden’s campaign
The Election Is Over—Now What? Understanding the Biden Administration’s Policy Priorities
From JDSupra, Emily Erlingsson, Brian Finch, Elizabeth Vella Moeller, Matthew Oresman, and Craig Saperstein discuss on what a Biden administration’s
Future of Workplace Law Under President-Elect Joe Biden
From The National Law Review, Francis P. Alvarez, Jeffrey W. Brecher, Laura A. Mitchell, Joy Napier-Joyce, Michael H. Neifach, and
California and San Francisco ballot measures raise important worker classification issues
From JDSupra, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP discuss two ballot measures – Proposition 22 which applies to all of California and
What Can The Gig Economy Expect Under President Biden?
From JDSupra, Richard Meneghello discusses what a Biden administration might have in store for the gig economy. Richard writes: Now
Bow-Wow: Court Finds Pet Sitters Are Employees, Not Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Mark Tabakman discusses a case in Missouri in which pet sitters were found to be employees. Mark writes: In
“Yes” on Prop 22 in California Brings Relief to Rideshare and App Delivery Services; Legal Challenges Will Continue Under Federal and Other State Laws
From JDSupra, Richhard Reibstein The results are in. Voters in California don’t want their rideshare and app-based delivery services to