Category: States

Posted in New York

New York State’s Freelancer Pay Protection Bill Signed Despite Prior Veto and Continuing Defects

From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses the provisions (and the flaws) with the recently enacted New York statute…

Posted in New York

New York Governor Signs Legislation to Protect the Rights of Freelance Workers 

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act, which provides protections for…

Posted in Texas

Texas Bans Private Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Employees and Independent Contractors

From JDSupra, Andrew Esler and Dan Rodriguez discuss a recent Texas law that prohibits employers from requiring…

Posted in Washington DC

Attorney General for the District of Columbia Announces That Consulting Firm Will Pay $168K+ to Misclassified Employees

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia announced that a economic and poicy…

Posted in New York

New York Attorney General Settles with Uber and Lyft for $328 Million

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements with Uber and Lyft requiring them to pay funds…

Posted in North Carolina

Federal Court Dismisses Wrongful Death Action Against DoorDash for Death Caused by DoorDash Driver who was an Independent Contractor 

From JDSupra, Thomas Brown discusses a case in which DoorDash was not liable for the death of…

Posted in Minnesota

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota Survey Says Small Businesses, Freelancers Oppose New Contracting Restrictions

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reports that a recent survey of NFIB Minnesota members showed…

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Proliferating Pay Protection Laws Favoring Independent Contractors Create Perils for ‎Businesses

From JDSupra, Janet Barsky and Richard Reibstein discuss the increase in the number of laws and ordinances…

Posted in California

California Property Owner Not Liable for Injury to Employee of Independent Contractor

From JDSupra, Catherine Dacre and Ping Wang discuss a recent case in California in which a property…

Posted in Washington DC

​​​​​​​Washington DC Attorney General Settles Misclassificaiton Claims with Cleaning Company and Drywall Contractor

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia announced the settlement of claims of…

Posted in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development Launches Campaign to Combat Worker Misclassification

Wisconsin’s Department of Workforce Development announced an educational campaign to build awareness of Worker Misclassification Incorrect worker…

Posted in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Attorney General  Issues $6.2 Million in Citations Against National Delivery Service Company Over Employee Misclassification Violations 

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that her office has issued citations totaling over $6.2 million…