Category: United States
California Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites the Ritz-Carlton for Misclassifying Janitors as Independent Contractors
The California Labor Commissioner’s office announced that it cited Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC for misclassifying janitors as…
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Reviews Efforts to Address Misclassification
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced its successes in the last six…
Massachusetts Federal Court Rules Non-Signatory Can Enforce Arbitration Agreement
From JDSupra, Melanie Conroy discusses a recent case in which a Massachusetts court said that a non-signatory…
Consultant for Client Intake Services for Law Firms Alleges Misclassification
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses a lawsuit filed by a consultant for a firm that provides client…
NJ Supreme Court Tightens Proof Requirements of Arbitration Agreement
From JDSupra, Lawrence Bluestone and Christan Doran discuss a recent case in New Jersey which said that…
Salesperson of Gutter Protection Comany Alleges Misclassification
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses a lawsuit filed by a salesperson of a gutter protection company who…
Tennessee Passes the Voluntary Portable Benefit Plan Act for Independent Contractors.
Katherine Alvarez of Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) reportst that states like Tennessee, are considering an passing laws…
Employers Face New Fines Under Colorado Wage and Hour Laws for Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Bill Ojile and Ainsley Hill discusses a new law in Colorado that increases the penalties…
New Texas Law Sets Requirements for Delivery Drivers to be Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Melissa Ackie, Emily Linn, and Scott McDonald discuss a host of bills affecting employment in…
Colorado Enacts Increased Wage Act Penalties and Enforcement for Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Lukasz Gilewski, Jennifer Harpole, and Elizabeth (Libby) Valenzuela discuss laws recently passed in Colorado including…
Massachusetts Attorney General Cites Construction Company for Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued citations against a construction company for labor law violations including…
Unconscionable Employment Terms In Onboarding Documents Can Void Arbitration Agreements
From JDSupra, Alison Tsao discusses a recent case in which the court read the employment agreement and…
