Law firm pushes back on mandatory employee classification for temp nurses
A letter to the US Department of Labor argues against a one-size-fits-all requirement that temporary nursing staff can’t be classified as independent contractors.
Security company faces DOL lawsuit alleging IC misclassification, illegal deductions
A Chicago-based firm misclassified security guards as independent contractors and illegally deducted fines from workers’ pay, according to the suit.
Amazon misclassified driver, must pay unemployment taxes for all similar workers
A Virginia appeals court upheld a previous ruling that Amazon misclassified a delivery driver as an independent contractor and must now pay unemployment insurance taxes for all Flex drivers.
Agencies partner to enhance enforcement of employment laws, share information
The agreement between the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and the EEOC enables information sharing, joint investigations, training, outreach and enforcement.
Flowers Foods reaches $55 million settlement in IC misclassification case
The Wonder Bread and Tastykake bakery agreed to settle with nearly 500 drivers who claimed they were misclassified as independent contractors.
Expanding your talent search? SIA report examines use of the employer-of-record model
As firms tap global markets for the right talent at the right price, this service is gaining traction with contingent workforce programs.
IC misclassification: Construction services contractor pays more than $1.6 million
The North Carolina-based firm was found to have misclassified 188 workers as independent contractors, the US Department of Labor announced.
Controversy ahead? British Columbia plans new gig economy policies
The Canadian province is working on laws to protect gig workers; however, opponents are prepared to put up a fight.
IC engagement: Fixed-term contract costs company $550,000
Damages awarded to an independent contractor whose engagement was cut short underscore the need for companies to craft their contracts carefully — and include termination clauses.
Driver still has standing to sue under California’s PAGA
An Uber Eats driver can still sue under the Golden State’s PAGA law despite the dismissal of their 2019 misclassification lawsuit.
