Category: Misclassification

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“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:…

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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…

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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…

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The Top 10 Employment Mistakes Nonprofits Make (and How to Avoid Them)

From JDSupra, Robert Baker and Robert Luskin discuss mistakes that nonprofits make and topping the list is…

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California Embraces the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA): Legislature Imports FAA Exclusions into the California Arbitration Act

From JDSupra, Sebastian Chilco, Laura Devane and Robert Friedman discuss a new law in California which says…

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Summer Touring Season Is Here: Is Your Crew Properly Classified?

From JDSupra, Melissa Camire, Lonnie Giamela, and Courtney Leyes discuss how to properly classify temporary workers who…