Author: Nathan S. Gibson

With deep experience in the temporary staffing industry, Nathan helps companies manage risk, increase compliance, and navigate complex legal requirements. Nathan provides clients with expertise and creative solutions to enhance flexibility and maintain compliance with changing requirements.
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California Supreme Court Holds Independent Contractor Misclassification Claims Can Be Determined by Common Proof – But Only in Certain Circumstances

From  Littler Mendelson — [note:  this is the best article I’ve seen on the Ayala v. Antelope Valley Newspapers,…

Posted in Misclassification

Top 9 Misconceptions of Independent Contractor Engagement

From BusinessTips.com — Some of the misconceptions are “Some companies take a hard line on qualifying independent contractors. If…

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Independent Contractor or Employee?

From Shaw & Associates — The following three categories of facts that provide evidence of the degree of control…

Posted in Arbitration California

California Court of Appeal Enforces Contractor’s Agreement to Arbitrate Misclassification Claims Out of State

From the National Law Review — “This case is important for two reasons:  (1) the court upheld…

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Contingent Staffing: Can an independent contractor or a consultant manage company employees

From Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) — “Allowing independent contractors or consultants to manage company employees is…

Posted in Freelancing

Freelance Growth

From iwork3 — See at online presence for freelancers  Related articles America’s Freelance Workforce Is Booming, And So…

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Why Hiring Freelancers Makes Sense for Small Businesses

From Business News Daily — Today’s hiring climate is going through a major shift, one in which…

Posted in Pennsylvania

Exotic Dancers are Employees (not Independent Contractors)

From Mondaq Employment and HR — The Plaintiffs were exotic dancers who filed a collective action against The Penthouse…

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Reclassifying Employees: Risky Business 

From Nina B. Ries the Huffington Post — While factors vary from state to state, some overarching themes include:…

Posted in Freelancing

The New Independent Workforce

From Mavenlink  Posted on Pinterest by Eko Prabowo See at The New Independent Workforce | Visual.ly. Related articles How…

Posted in Colorado

Employee or Independent Contractor? The Difference Matters

From the Rocky Mountain Disability Law Group — For purposes of Colorado workers’ compensation law, a nine-factor…

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Infographic from Randstad

From Randstad —   Related articles