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Alabama Enacts Law that Establishes Portable Benefits for Independent Contractors

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In April, the Alabama Legislature passed the Portable Benefits Act, to be codified at Ala. Code § 25-1-70. This Act is intended to help independent contractors, including gig workers, who do not have employer-sponsored health...more

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What do Employer’s Need to Know Following the Passage of California’s New Law on Independent Contractor Misclassification?

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On September 18, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 5, which clarifies when workers should be considered “employees” under the California Labor Code and the California Unemployment Insurance Code,...more

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What Will A Governor Newsom Mean for California Employers?

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While much of the attention this midterm election has been focused on Congress and federal issues - the “blue wave” and a “referendum” on the Trump presidency - California employers know all too well that employment and labor...more

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New Association Health Plan Rule Will Help Gig Economy Workers

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It’s a small step, but at least it’s progress. Federal regulators made it easier this week for gig workers to obtain health insurance on a more cost-effective basis, which should help to shore up the ranks of gig workers and...more

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Web Exclusive: January 2018: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there were an unprecedented number of changes each month in 2017—and if January is any...more

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Labor Department Initiative Could Permit Gig Workers To Obtain Healthcare Benefits

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Among my list of “must-read” workplace law summaries is the weekly “Punching In” column put out by Chris Opfer and Ben Penn over at Bloomberg Law’s Labor and Employment Blog every Monday morning. This week’s edition contains...more

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ACA Repeal Could Put Dent In The Number Of Gig Workers

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Bloomberg BNA reporter Madison Alder has written an eye-opening article that suggests the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could force many gig economy workers to abandon their freelance lifestyle and secure...more

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