In a surprising development, a federal court judge rejected a proposed settlement yesterday which would have seen gig giant Uber pay up to $100 million to resolve a series of legal claims challenging its classification model,...more
Three Things You Should Know About Latest Court Decision -
A federal court recently upheld the validity of an employer’s class action waiver, forcing a disgruntled worker into arbitrating his case individually instead of...more
For the first time in recorded human history, one of the major political parties mentioned the gig economy in its national platform. The future is here!
The Republican Platform, ratified by the party on July 18 during...more
Last week, the federal government released its monthly jobs report regarding job creation and current unemployment statistics. The Labor Department said that the U.S. economy added 255,000 new jobs, beating estimates...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal watchdog agency patrolling the nation for workplace law violations, recently announced its intention to target younger workers to see if they feel victimized by...more
Here is a link to an awesome infographic that explains how the gig economy works. It comes from a recent Business Insider post entitled, “This awesome infographic explains how the 'gig economy' works.” I think you’ll find it...more
The year is 2020. In a futuristic America plagued by employment lawsuits, the federal government sanctions a three-year period in which all gig economy companies are exempt from labor and employment laws. Internet-based...more
The ride-sharing company Uber recently announced a preliminary $100 million agreement to settle claims alleging that it improperly classifies its workforce as independent contractors. Because the settlement involves the...more