The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed guideline to clarify who is an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, the DOL is … Continued
On February 10, U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee declined to issue an injunction to prevent enforcement of AB5 despite attempts by ride-hailing company Uber and courier delivery company Postmates. The … Continued
Legislative initiatives and a generational shift are changing the dynamics of the American workplace. Cowden Associates’ Elliot Dinkin urges employers to be aware of these developments and the inherent risks. … Continued
Following months of negotiations, lawmakers in California have passed legislation that would require companies to evaluate whether certain current independent contractors should be actually treated as employees thereby availing them … Continued
In today’s workforce, one in ten U.S. workers work outside of permanent, full-time employment. Additionally, beyond the traditional outside contractor who might perform a discrete set of specific tasks, the … Continued
California’s new Assembly Bill 5, signed into law on September 18, 2019, leads to questions of the stability of the gig economy in that state. If individuals must reclassify to … Continued