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worker classification
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HR Law Talk
False Claims Act Application in Nevada Worker Classification Fight Against Lyft
I provided insight for a Bloomberg Law article on the False Claims Act allegations brought against Lyft in a worker classification suit. A recent Nevada lawsuit claims Lyft misclassified drivers…
Who Is My Employee?
Don’t Look Surprised: House Committee Presses DOL for Detail on Misclassification Investigations
My impression of European electrical outlets is that they seem surprised, as if they don’t know what might be coming. I saw this one in our Airbnb in Lake Como.…
HR Law Talk
Register Now | MT|SHRM 2024 Employment Law Conference | October 16-17
I am looking forward to presenting at the 2024 Employment Law Conference, hosted by the Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management (MTSHRM). My session, titled “Worker Classification: Why it…
Achkar Law Blog
The Gig Economy: What Workers Need to Know
Traditionally, gig workers were considered freelancers or independent contractors. However, the rise of on-demand platforms, or the “gig economy,” has blurred the lines between independent contractors and traditional employees. What…
Who Is My Employee?
Try These Steps to Reduce IC Misclassification Risks, in the Long Run
Don Henley used to hurry a lot, he used to worry a lot, he used to stay out till the break of day. But you don’t need to carry on…
Manufacturing Law Blog
As the Season Changes, Don’t Fall Behind: 4 Key Employment Law Trends
By Abby Warren, Guest Contributor
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard. As the seasons change, so do manufacturers’ priorities. Fall is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of…
Independent Contractor Misclassification & Compliance
Customer Service Companies Using Independent Contractor Business Model Risk Misclassification Liability: July 2024 IC Legal News Update
By Richard Reibstein Esq. of Littler Mendelson P.C.
Last month, two key legal developments in the area of independent contractor misclassification and compliance highlighted the risks posed to customer service companies that use an independent contractor business model.…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
The risks in treating inside salespeople as "exempt"
If you employ inside salespeople, you need to pay attention to Su v. Webb Co. This case examined whether Webb, a wholesale distributor of plumbing equipment and fixtures, misclassified its…
Working: Now and Then
Adapting to the Gig Economy
By Zoe MacKeracher The Law Students on Workers’ Rights series publishes essays from current and incoming students at some of the top law schools in the country. These essays, submitted…
Milikowsky Tax Law Blog
How to Handle a Misclassification Audit
Any company that utilizes both W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors must be vigilant in classifying them correctly for tax purposes; as an employer, you are responsible for withholding and…