Dynamex decision on IC misclassification applies retroactively
May 8, 2019 8:10 amThe California Supreme Court’s Dynamex decision — which set a tougher standard for determining independent contractor misclassification — can be applied retroactively, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled.
SIA research: IR35 off-payroll working rules in 2020; get started now
May 8, 2019 8:10 amEnterprise buyers should begin preparing for proposed changes to the UK’s IR35 off-payroll working rules covering taxation and independent contractors, which are expected to be published this summer and take effect next April.
H-1B visa denial rates skyrocket under Trump
May 8, 2019 8:10 amNearly one in four requests for new H-1B visas was denied last year, the Seattle Times reports. According to recently released federal data, the denial rate is the highest in nearly 10 years and almost double the 13% rate in the prior fiscal year.
Uber workers strike; Swiss court rules Uber driver is an employee
May 8, 2019 8:09 amUber workers in select cities worldwide strike to protest compensation today; a Swiss labor court finds Uber misclassified a driver as an independent contractor.
Don't be too rigid: Take a hybrid approach
May 1, 2019 7:48 amDeveloping flexible solutions will help your program to be agile and keep up with the evolving complex marketplace.
DOL provides ‘useful clarity’ regarding online platforms and worker classifications
May 1, 2019 7:47 amThe US Department of Labor says virtual platform gig workers are independent contractors, not employees, in response to a query regarding workers sourced through such a platform.