Category: Misclassification
Keith Sonderling Takes United States Department of Labor Helm: Expect Continued Focus on Employer Compliance Assistance
From JDSupra, Justin Barnes and Jeffrey Brecher discuss what to expect under the recently confirmed Secretary of…
The Final Independent Contractor Rule Will Only Change the Conversation, Not the Law
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses the final independent contractor rule and predicts that it will will not…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Negligent Hiring Doctrine Can Also Apply to Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses a recent case in Massacahusetts and potential negligent hiring claims that may…
When Influencer Marketing Creates Workplace Risks: 4 Compliance Tips for Businesses
From JDSupra, Olivia Beale, LaKisha Kinsey-Sallis, and Courtney Leyes discuss the risks if a company exercises too…
Workers Cannot Waive Their Right to Be Classified as Employees
From JDSupra, Jonathan Crotty provides a valuable reminder that workers cannot waive their rights as employees or…
“Mudlogger” Sues Geologic Services Company Sued for Misclassification
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses a recent suit by a mudlogger against a geologic services company alleging misclassficiation. Richard writes:…
Six wage and hour compliance risks employers can’t afford to ignore
From JDSupra, Jason D. Friedman and Rachael Rustmann discuss important wage and hour risks including misclassifying workers…
The Defendant Who Never Signed: Arbitration Clauses, Injured Third Parties, and the Modern Rideshare Lawsuit
From JDSupra, Steven M. Sweat discusses in intricacies of litigating rideshare disputes and how pedestrians and other…
