Lawyers representing ride share drivers have argued for years that their clients are being misclassified as independent contractors under federal and state laws. They have attained little success, ...

The trucking industry has strong opinions about regulators’ independent contractor classification rules. But how important are these rules? The classification concerns a regulation that has little ...

Despite a series of legal challenges from Big Labor groups, a recent California appeals court issued a ruling upholding Proposition 22’s constitutionality. This is a win for the gig economy and for ...

For heavy-duty trucking companies that use owner-operator drivers, it can be tough to stay ahead of the latest nuances in determining whether they are considered employees or independent contractors.

What the federal government considers an independent contractor vs. an employee is once again changing based on the change in administration. The U.S. Department of Labor is reviewing a 2024 ...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit sided with an Uber driver in a dispute over drivers' independent contractor status, ruling that Uber's arbitration provisions were ineffectual because ...

Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

APPELLATE COURT IN WISCONSIN FINDS DELIVERY WORKERS ARE AMAZON EMPLOYEES AND NOT IC’S. A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld an assessment by that state’s Labor and Industry Review Commission against ...

As with most things involving the government, regulations take time to finalize, opening the door for criticism and comments from those who are or will be affected. There has been negative feedback on ...