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Troutman Pepper Locke

Federal Government’s Ping Pong Match on Independent Contractor Rule Is Distraction From Enhancing IC Compliance: January 2025 IC...

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Few federal regulations over the past five years have produced more needless concern by stakeholders than the independent contractor rules under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issued by the different...more

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Struggling to keep up with all the closing loopholes reforms?

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The last two years has seen multiple rounds of changes to employment, industrial and safety laws at federal and state level in Australia....more

Epstein Becker & Green

Freelance Isn’t Free Act Soon Takes Effect Throughout New York State

For employers doing business in New York, the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act (the “Act”) signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in March of this year may have stirred up memories of the New York City ordinance enacted just a...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York City Employers Must Display Workers’ Bill of Rights Poster Beginning July 1, 2024

On November 2, 2023, the New York City Council passed a bill[1] requiring the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”), in coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (“MOIA”), the New...more

Perkins Coie

Washington State Tightens Noncompete Restrictions

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Washington state businesses that have noncompetition agreements with employees or independent contractors will be subject to new requirements under the latest amendment to the state’s noncompetition law beginning June 6,...more

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Understanding the New Rules of Independent Contractor Classification Law

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There are few areas in employment law that remain in a greater state of flux than the question of who a business can properly classify as an independent contractor.  The differences between federal and state law can make the...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Pennsylvania Targets Worker Misclassification: Steep Costs Await Uninformed Employers

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Pennsylvania is cracking down on misclassification of workers, and the costs to employers could be steep. Pennsylvania is placing an emphasis on employee classification. Recent investigations into misclassification have...more

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New York Enacts Sweeping Changes to Independent Contractor Arrangements

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The nation continues to move to less-traditional employment relationships. As a consequence, the importance and impact of freelance workers (i.e., “independent contractors” or those compensated on an IRS 1099 Form) should not...more

Burr & Forman

The Burr Broadcast: New Independent Contractor Rule

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In this episode of The Burr Broadcast, Chandler Aragona explains the new Independent Contractor rule that goes into effect on March 11, 2024. ...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Los Angeles’ New Requirements For Work With Independent Contractors

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California has gone to great lengths to limit independent contractor relationships and recently, the City of Los Angeles, created additional hurdles to the hiring and use of independent contractors or freelance workers. The...more

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Columbus, Ohio, Adds Freelance Worker Protections to Its City Code

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The nationwide growth of the “gig economy” has provoked the enactment of laws aimed at providing economic protection to freelance workers. In May 2023, the Columbus  City Council joined this national trend by amending the...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Written Contract Will Be Required For Many Independent Contractors And Freelance Workers In Los Angeles Starting July 1, 2023

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A new city ordinance in Los Angeles will take effect on July 1, 2023, which requires a written contract for many independent contractors and freelance workers who work in the city. This ordinance, known as the Freelance...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Everything and the Kitchen Sink: The NLRB’s Labor-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions

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Contrary to the expression’s limitations, the National Labor Relations Board (the Board”) set the tone for 2023 with some major Decisions which will essentially provide employees with not only the kitchen sink, but the walls...more

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Seattle’s New Independent Contractor Protections

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Seattle’s new Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance (the Ordinance) took effect on September 1, 2022. The law requires certain employers to provide independent contractors with disclosures both before entering a...more

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New York Appellate Court Takes First Crack at Interpreting NYC’s Freelancing Law

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The First Department of the Supreme Court, Appellate Division (the “Appellate Division”) recently issued the first appellate decision interpreting New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA). Plaintiffs – a photography...more

BakerHostetler

[Ongoing Program] Master Class 2022 Wrap-Up - May 3rd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Please join us for BakerHostetler’s The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class. Our 9th Annual Master Class will be virtual again this year, as it was last year, due to the continuation of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Lights, Camera, Legal Action: Avoiding Employment Pitfalls in the Film and Studio Industry

In the wake of the deadly Rust tragedy last year, independent studios and production companies began revisiting their practices, policies, and attitudes regarding safety on set....more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

NLRB Considers Abandoning Current Standard for Independent-Contractor or Employee Status

In what will have a significant impact on the employment status of “gig” economy workers under federal labor law, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) seems poised to revert to a more worker-friendly...more

BakerHostetler

[Ongoing Program] Opening Plenary Session – The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law - February 1st, 2:00...

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Please join us for BakerHostetler’s The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class. Our 9th Annual Master Class will be virtual again this year, as it was last year, due to the continuation of...more

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Florida Business Required to Report Independent Contractors Effective October 1

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Executive Summary: Effective October 1, 2021, Florida businesses will be required to submit new hire information for their independent contractors to the Florida Department of Revenue. This is a significant change for...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Using A Contractor? New Reporting Requirements in Florida

Florida has imposed a substantial new reporting requirement on employers and businesses who utilize independent contractors. Businesses need to be prepared; the new requirement takes effect October 1, 2021....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's 101 Employment Law in Germany Legal Q&A | the Many Pitfalls Of Using Contractors

This Legal Q&A two pager gives an overview of the potential problems of using contractors and freelancers in Germany, in particular the risk of misclassification. Incorrectly classifying an employee as a contractor can have...more

Littler

Another Privacy Headache for California: Court of Appeal Ruling Will Slow Down Criminal Background Checks Throughout California

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Companies that hire employees and engage independent contractors in California should brace for a significant slowdown in background checks that include criminal record searches in California state courts....more

Gray Reed

Employing Illegal Workers is Playing with Fire

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There was a time when employers didn't risk much in hiring undocumented immigrants. The worst that could happen was simply losing a worker through deportation....more

Adams & Reese

[Virtual Event] Labor and Employment AR/HR Summit - August 10th - 12th, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CDT

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Employers, especially HR professionals, have been on a roller coaster ride over the past 18 months. COVID-19 has not only changed the way we work but has underscored the need to take proactive steps to protect the longevity...more

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