Cheerleaders score a round in IC misclassification lawsuit against Buffalo Bills
Appeals court upholds lower court ruling granting class action status to case.
Uber would pay tens of millions more if it didn’t use ICs
Reuters reports an Uber exec gave the figure during a parliament business committee.
RI companies to pay $2 million in misclassification cases
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training closed two misclassification cases, resulting in $1 million in back pay and an additional $1.3 million in penalties for the two companies involved, GoLocal Prov reports.
CWS Summit: Working through uncertainty and change
Attendees at the 2017 CWS Summit this week discussed a wide range of topics. Among them, the effect of artificial intelligence on the world of work, workplace safety, statement of work and the state of the economy.
Judge approves $9 million misclassification settlement
A federal judge in California granted preliminary approval to a misclassification case settlement involving on-demand courier service company Postmates, according to an article on Law360.
Codified worker classification rules coming soon
New legislative efforts are underway to on joint employment and independent contractor usage. Staying on top of them is a key program capability.
Gig is the new world of work
The term 'gig economy' has been floating around for a few years now, and next month is Staffing Industry Analysts’ second conference dedicated to the concept.
IC suit against FedEx seeks class action status; other CW legal news
FedEx driver seeks class action status in misclassification case; Apple workers seek compensation for security check time; H-1B spouses may lose rights to work.
Worker, Employee, IC or Dependent?
A UK report has called for a new term to be used to bridge the gap between a traditional worker and an independent contractor. What that means and why it matters.
Calif. files $6 million misclassification case against construction firm
The California Labor Commissioner’s office sued Calcrete Construction Inc. for $6.3 million in a IC misclassification case that was brought to its attention by a union-affiliated nonprofit.
