Remember the dress that broke the internet?
In 2015, this image was widely circulated on Facebook, with some people seeing the dress as white and gold, others seeing it as blue and black. Whichever camp you are in, you probably
Who Is My Employee? is a blog published by Todd Lebowitz that focuses on issues related to independent contractor misclassification and joint employment. The blog covers state-specific tests and regulations affecting independent contractor status, including recent legislative changes and court rulings. It discusses the implications of misclassification in various industries such as construction and home health care, highlighting enforcement actions and settlements. The blog also explores the nuances of joint employment, including vertical and horizontal joint employment scenarios, and legislative proposals impacting franchisor-franchisee relationships. It provides practical insights for employers on compliance risks and evolving legal standards in employment classification.
The phrase “Different strokes for different folks” originated in the 1960s and seems to have been popularized by Muhammad Ali. Describing his knock-out punches against Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson, he said, “I got different strokes for different folks.”
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In 1959, residents of São Paulo, Brazil, elected Cacareco to city counsel. Cacareco was a five-year and female and lived at the Sao Paulo zoo. She was a big girl, known to eat 70 pounds…
In medieval Europe, it was not uncommon to put animals on trial for various crimes. In France, Italy, Switzerland, and elsewhere, courts tried pigs, dogs, rats, grasshoppers, and snails for crimes against people, property, and God.
Examples include cases brought against vermin…
Two London police officers had to get creative to break up a gambling ring that was profiting off tourists on Westminster Bridge. The gambling rings would target tourists by setting up rigged games. Police would break up the games, but…