Misclassification News

Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News June 2024

By Nathan Gibson

In June, the law firm of Cohen Milstein announced that 15,750 Amazon Flex drivers in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts had filed claims for arbitration alleging that they had been misclassified as independent contractors. The practice of filing a large number of arbitration claims has developed in recent years in response to arbitration agreements that companies use to prevent class action lawsuits.

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News May 2024

By Nathan Gibson

Companies who engage with independent contractors are well-advised to be aware of the various state laws governing the classification of workers in the states in which the independent contractors will work.

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News April 2024

By Nathan Gibson

Companies who engage with independent contractors are well-advised to be aware of the various state laws governing the classification of workers in the states in which the independent contractors will work.

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News March 2024

By Nathan Gibson

Learn more about the DOL new contractor rule and other top compliance stories.

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News February 2024

By Nathan Gibson

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. Commissioner of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Argues Misclassification…

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News January 2024

By Nathan Gibson

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Worker Classification…

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News November 2023

By Nathan Gibson

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. New York Passes Freelancers Isn’t Free Act…

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News June 2023

By Nathan Gibson

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Re-adopts Standard…

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News May 2023

By Nathan Gibson

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. Wisconsin Finds Amazon Delivery Drivers Were Employees…

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News April 2023

By Nathan Gibson

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. Seattle Ordinance Expands Paid Time Off for…

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