Category: Misclassification
Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: Bill to Restrict the Use of Nondisclosure Agreements with Both Employees and Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Mark Sommaruga discusses bills being considered by Connecticut General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee…
1 in 4 U.S. Skilled Knowledge Workers Now Work Independently, Generating $1.5 Trillion in Earnings
Upwork announced a report that says more than 28% of knowledge workers in the United States are…
San Francisco City Attorney Sues Delivery Company for Misclassifying Drivers
The City Attorney for San Francisco announed a lawsuit against GoShare, a delivery and moving company, for…
United States Supreme Court Declines to Review Independent Contractor Case While Biden-Era Rule in Limbo
From Lexology, Mark Fijman discusses the United States Supreme Court’s decision to not review a case in…
No Rest for the Weary: The Trump DOL Indicates Yet Another Change to Its Independent Contractor Classification Rule Is on the Horizon
From JDSupra, Kindall James and Matthew Lonergan discuss the challenges in predicting possible changes with the independent…
American Arbitration Association Introduces New Consumer Mediation Procedures and Fee Schedule
From JDSupra, Justin Weber and Mary Zinsner discuss the new consumer mediation procedures and fees recently announced…
Texas Joins List of Legislatures Seeking to Ban Noncompete Agreements
From JDSupra, Alkida Kacani and Daniel Levy discuss a bill in the Texas legislature that would ban…
Construction Bosses Are Using Elaborate Schemes to Harm Workers
From The American Prospect, Sarah Lazare discusses misclassification in the construction industry. Sarah writes: Misclassification and paying…
Employers Still Need to Abide 2024 Independent Contractor Rule Despite DOL Hints of Dropping It
From JDSupra, Justin Barnes and Jeffrey Brecher offer a reminder that the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule…
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Announces Settlement with Construction Company of Misclassification Claims
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia issued a press release announcing that it…
Employee vs. Contractor: Choosing the Right Model When Hiring an Associate Dentist
From Focus Partners, Brian Roemke discusses the options for hiring an associate dentist including the benefits and…
Trump’s Pick for Chief Legal Officer May Signal More Changes for DOL and Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Paul Barsness and Anne Yuengert discuss President Trump’s nomination for solicitor of the Department of…
