Today I am feeling whelmed.
That’s because I just read the 65-page opinion in Johnson v. NCAA. The issue before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals was whether college athletes could plausibly be employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act
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.
Today I am feeling whelmed.
That’s because I just read the 65-page opinion in Johnson v. NCAA. The issue before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals was whether college athletes could plausibly be employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act…
Friday night I saw The Gilmour Project play at Northfield MGM, a smallish venue near Cleveland. Great show with plenty of Pink Floyd deep cuts and a “how did they just do that?” version of The Great Gig in the…
The government loves acronyms. Sometimes a little too much. If you check the DHS.gov website for its guide to acronyms, you’d see that AA can refer to eight different things, all entirely unrelated. AA can mean Affirmative Action, Approval Authority,…
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The song is an upbeat ode to how…
About six months ago in Cambridge, Ontario, Sonny Ayres was born, the fifth child of parents Britteney and Chance. But Sonny was no ordinary baby. He weighed 14 1/2 pounds. (Yes, for the benefit of those moms reading this and…
Darling, you got to let me knowShould I stay, or should I go?
These lines open the 1981 hit single “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by the Clash. Slight correction, according to Genius lyrics, the opening lines of…