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.
NC governor signs misclassification law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed legislation last week addressing employee misclassification, according to US News and World Report.
IC misclassification may cost $1 billion, ripple through insurance industry
Insurance agents were misclassified as independent contractors, a federal judge in Ohio ruled in a class-action lawsuit that could be valued as much as $1 billion.
Company’s noncompete with contractor fails in court
The Eighth District Court of Appeal rejected an Iowa company’s noncompete agreement with an independent contractor last week, the National Law Review reports.
Uber seeks sanctions against drivers’ attorney
Last week, Uber filed a motion to sanction the attorney behind four years' worth of legal battles, accusing Shannon Liss-Riordan of willful misconduct, and saying she contacted drivers using confidential information found in court documents to solicit their business, Buzzfeed reports.
US legislation proposes ‘safe harbor’ to avoid IC misclassification
A federal legislative proposal aims to help address independent contractor classification, creating a set of criteria as guidance and establishing protections to limit employer liabilities.
Independent workers: The barbell effect
Independent work has evolved to become a coveted way to work, writes MBO Partners’ CEO Gene Zaino in a Staffing Industry Review Online Showcase article. In fact, he says, growth trends indicate that independent work has finally hit a maturation point.
Uber fight gets personal
Attorneys try new a tactic in independent contractor misclassification litigation against Uber: sue leadership and the firm.
Judge approves $6.5 million IC settlement with exotic dancers
A federal judge has approved an IC misclassification suit filed by 28,000 current or former exotic dancers against a chain of clubs operating in 18 states, CNBC reports.
