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Employment-Related Litigation Risks and Insurance Coverage for Hospitality Companies in 2023
From JDSupra, Huiyi Chen and Jan Larson discuss litigation risks for companies in the hospitality industry including…
California Labor Commissioner Cites Therapy Provider for more than $9 Million for Misclassifying 1,280 Employees
The California Labor Commissioner found that part-time speech, physical, and occupational therapists were misclassified as independent contractors…
California Court of Appeal Upholds Proposition 22 as Mostly Constitutional
From JDSupra, Adam Siegel and Benjamin Tulis discuss the California case in which the court said Proposition…
Manhattan District Attorney Announces Creation of “Worker Protection Unit” to Combat Wage Theft
The Manhattan District Attorney announced the creation of a Worker Protection Unit to investigate and prosecute wage…
California Employers May Wish to Update Their Arbitration Agreements in Light of New California Court of Appeals Decision Involving PAGA
From JDSupra, Mark Neubauer and Justin Peters discuss a recent case in California relating to arbitration agreements…
California Court of Appeals Rules that Proposition 22 is Constitutional…Mostly…For Now
From JDSupra, Jared Slater discusses the recent California appealate court decision that reversed the trial court’s determination…
New Jersey is Becoming the Next California
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses developments in New Jersey that make it appear that New Jersey is…
IRS to Clarify Guidelines for Misclassification Safe Harbors
From Bloomberg Tax (subscription required) Andrés Alejo reports that the IRS will take corrective action to clarify…
Ninth Circuit Decision in Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s Favor Highlights Subtleties of Drafting Enforceable Arbitration Provisions
From JDSupra, Michael Lundholm and Anna McLean disuss a recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision which…
DOL’s Proposed FLSA Independent Contractor Rule: Control—Part I|
From JDSupra, Andrew McKinley, Alex Simon, and Kyle Winnick provide a detail analysis of the Department of…
Dog Walking and Pet Care Platform Settles Independent Contractor Misclassification Claims
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein reports that a California dog walking and pet care provider setttled a class…
Teamsters Oppose Massachusetts Worker Misclassification Bills
The Teamsters announced their opposition to SD 1162 adn HD 2071, bills that woud allow drivers to…