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worker classification
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Wage & Hour Litigation Blog
Sixth Circuit Logs on to the Computer Employee Exemption: Actual Duties, Not Degrees or Job Titles, Control
By Christina Jaremus, Noah A. Finkel
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Sixth Circuit recently provided some welcome guidance for employers navigating the FLSA’s computer employee exemption. In Bennink v. Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company, LLC, the United States District…
Class Action Defense Blog
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 170: $272.5 Million Settlement Proposed To Resolve California Rideshare Driver Misclassification Lawsuit
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode features Duane Morris partners Jennifer Riley and Daniel Spencer with their analysis of a monumental settlement proposed to resolve misclassification claims involving four legal…
California Employment Law Update
“Headless” PAGA Claims Get Their Day: Leeper Set for November 3
By Philippe A. Lebel, Jennifer McDermott
It’s official: The California Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Leeper v. Shipt, Inc. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Court’s newly released calendar lists Leeper as the second…
Texas Employment Lawyer
‘Tis the Season to Know Your Rights: A Guide for Temporary Workers
As the end of the year approaches, employers across Texas are bringing on extra help. Retailers, warehouses, delivery companies, and event venues hire thousands of temporary and seasonal workers to…
Independent Contractor Misclassification & Compliance
The Final Independent Contractor Rule Will Only Change the Conversation, Not the Law
By Richard Reibstein Esq. of Littler Mendelson P.C.
It has been over seven months since the U.S. Department of Labor formally issued a proposed rule under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) setting forth this current administration’s…
Employee Rights Blog
Independent Contractor vs. Employee in Ontario: Have You Been Misclassified?
By Leo
Your contract may call you an independent contractor, but that does not necessarily determine your legal status. When assessing independent contractor and employee relationships in Ontario, courts consider how the…
Best Law Advisor in Gurgaon
Classification Models for Hybrid Workforces and Alternative Engagement
The modern global economy demands diverse talent models, ranging from traditional full-time employees to gig workers, fixed-term contractors, and independent consultants. However, structuring a hybrid talent model exposes an…
Littler Publications, Press, and Events
EU Platform Work Directive: The Irish Position on Classification
EU Platform Work Directive: The Irish Position on Classification With the transposition deadline for the Platform Workers Directive moving closer, Barry Reynolds discusses where Ireland stands with worker classification.Human Resources…
Independent Contractor Misclassification & Compliance
Negligent Hiring Doctrine Can Also Apply to Independent Contractors: August 2026 IC Compliance Legal News Update
By Richard Reibstein Esq. of Littler Mendelson P.C.
Last month, one of the key legal developments involving independent contractors (ICs) was a decision by the highest court in Massachusetts involving a legal doctrine being used more frequently than…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
Massachusetts Reinforces Importance of Properly Classifying Workers
A reminder to employers that classifying workers as independent contractors is only appropriate when legal standards are met and cannot be done simply for the sake of convenience or because…