Category: States
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
