Author: Nathan S. Gibson
Keithn Sonderling Confirmed as United States Secretary of Labor and 4 Predictions for His Leadership
From JDSupra, David Dorey and Rick Grimaldi discuss the confirmation of Keith Sonderling as United States Secretary…
California Announces Settlement with Lyft over Driver Misclassification Claims
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office, along with state and local enforcement partners, announced a record wage-and-hour settlement…
Pennsylvania Court Deemed Worker an Employee Despite Independent Contractor Agreement
From JDSupra, Francis Wickersham discusses a case in Pennsylvania in which a worker was injured when he…
A New Compliance Risk for Private Homes: Understanding Seattle’s Expanded Domestic Worker Law
From JDSupra, Meg Burnham and Scott Prange discuss modifications to Seattle’s Domestic Worker Law which applies to…
Fewer Than One-Third of Enterprises Consider Their Approach to Independent Talent Leading-Edge, New Research Finds
In addition to MBO Partners by Beeline’s annual State of Independence report, Staffing Industry Analysts commissioned MBO…
The New Jersey Department of Labor’s New Worker Classification Rules Took Effect on October 1, 2026
From JDSupra, Vincent Cirillli and DanaLynn Colao discuss New Jersey’s new independent contractor regulations, which took effect…
MBO Partners by Beeline: U.S. Independent Workforce Reaches Record 74.9 Million as Full-Time Independence Accelerates
MBO Partners by Beeline released its 16th annual State of Independence® study showing that the independent workforce…
General Contractor Sued for Independent Contractor Misclassification Along with Construction Subcontractor under Joint Employment Doctrine
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses a case in Virginia in which construction workers allege that they were misclassified…
Don’t Overlook the Nationwide Implications of the Upcoming Independent Contractor Regulation in New Jersey
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses the impact of regulations that were issued by New Jersey and become…
Is the Gig Up? Equity Compensation for Platform Workers, Influencers, and Brand Ambassadors
From JDSupra, Casey Knapp and Annika L. Rosman discuss whether influencers and brand ambassadors are included in…
An Arbitration Clause Specific to an Employment Agreement Might Not Apply to Common Employment Claims
From JDSupra, Jared Slater discusses warns companies that use arbitration agreements to review them carefully in light…
Hospitality Employers Should Revisit Independent Contractor Classifications for Spa and Other Workers
From JDSupra, Fanny Ferdman discusses a recent lawsuit in which spa and wellness workers alleged they were…
