Author: Nathan S. Gibson
Cal. Supreme Court Clarifies Standards for Class Certification of Independent Contract Class Actions
From Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP — The California Supreme Court said that the standard for certifying a…
Realtors — Independent Contractor Status Frequently Asked Questions
From realtor.org — “Worker classification laws at the federal and state levels as well as state real estate license…
How to Prevent Independent Contractor Misclassification
From Employers Resource — Ask Yourself Some Honest Questions to Prevent Independent Contractor Misclassification However, the IRS does provide…
Brokers and agents, beware! Misclassifying employees as independent contractors has potential to bankrupt your business
From Inman News – Protect yourself and your business Here is a partial list of areas where you may…
Employee or Independent Contractor – That is the Question
From Ask Tim — Whose insurance company covers a loss depends on whether the worker was an employee or…
The Independent Contractor: Who We Are
From It’s My Business [website no longer exists] — Who are independent contractors? It’s My Business tells us:…
Senator Sherrod Brown – Helping Ohio workers receive the benefits they deserve
From the registerherald.com — To cut costs, some employers cheat the system by misclassifying their employees as independent contractors….
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Expands Efforts to Uncover Employer Fraud
From Clarksville, TN Online — The Workers’ Compensation Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has…
Stricter definition of ‘employee’ sought in Ohio
From The Akron Legal News — State Reps. Debbie Phillips and Denise Driehaus are stumping for the passage of…
Illinois misclassification act claim fails; bona fide corporation, not owner, performed services
From Employment Law Daily — A rare case when a worker was found to be an independent contractor in…
What The Rise Of The Freelance Economy Really Means For Businesses
From Forbes — Where Is The Labor Market Headed? As someone who has spent my entire career…
3 Legal Precautions in Hiring Freelancers
From Entrepreneur.com — From marketing to graphic design, entrepreneurs rely heavily on freelancers to fill many of their business…
