Category: United States
Caddy Sues New Jersy Golf Clubs Alleging He was Misclassified as Independent Contractor
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses two class action lawsuits filed by a golf caddy alleging that he…
Alabama Launches First-in-the-Nation Tax-Friendly Portable Benefits for Independent Contractors and Gig Workers
From JDSupra, Ree Harper discusses a new law in Alabama that allows companies to contribute to benefit…
Opponents of New Regulations for New Jersey ABC Test to Speak at Public Hearing
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) will hold a public hearing on Monday…
Wisconsin gig workers could become independent contractors under bill headed to governor’s desk
From Wisconsin Public Radio, Anya van Wagtendonk discusses a bill passed by the Wisconsin legislature that would…
Oregon Makes History: Groundbreaking Law is Passed to Combat Wage Theft in Oregon.
Western States Regional Council of Carpenters supports the recent Oregon law that makes owners and general contractors…
Oregon Enacts Landmark Law Making Owners and Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Wage Theft
From JDSupra, Paul Cirner discusses a new Oregon law that makes owners and general contractors liable for…
Ninth Circuit Upholds California’s Independent Contractor Statute (AB 5)
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld California’s independent contractor statute (AB 5) which adopted the…
United States Department of Labor Seeks Workers who were Misclassified as Independent Contractor or Owed Overtime by a Staffing Agency and Cleaning Contractor in Hawaii
The United States Department of Labor is seeking workers who were not paid overtime and/or misclassified as…
Florida Court Holds Uber is Not Vicariously Liable for Driver’s Negligence in Fatal Accident
From JDSupra, Thomas Brown discusses a Florida case in which Uber was not liable for a…
Texas Supreme Court Reverses Liability Finding Against Franchisor
From JDSupra, Brian Mahoney and Ari Stern discuss a recent case in which the Texas Supreme Court…
Does “Indemnify” = “Hold Harmless”?
From JDSupra, J. Christopher Selman and Zachary Stewart discuss a recent case in Alabama that said “hold…
Landmark Texas Supreme Court Case Finds No “Direct Liability” for Franchisor Arising Out of Franchisee Employee’s Actions
From JDSupra, Josh Goldberg and Leonard MacPhee discuss a recent Texas Supreme Court case in which the court…
