Calif. lawmakers dodge ABC test action
August 15, 2018 7:09 amCalifornia businesses have been urging the state’s lawmakers to counter April’s state Supreme Court ruling that turned independent contractor classification on its head. But Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Paramount, has ruled out such action this year, Capital Public Radio reports.
Massachusetts reforms noncompetes
August 15, 2018 7:08 amMassachusetts has passed reforms governing the use of noncompete agreements, including for independent contractor relationships. The National Law Review details what employers need to know.
OSHA marks Safe + Sound Week
August 15, 2018 7:07 amThe US Occupational Safety and Health Administration devotes this week to raising awareness on worker safety.
Supplier diversity matters
August 8, 2018 7:45 amAchieving diversity is tricky, but attaining it brings many tangible benefits, including making one’s program — as well as the company overall — more attractive as an employer.
DC Attorney General sues buyer, staffing firms for misclassification
August 8, 2018 7:44 amWashington DC’s Attorney General alleges firm misclassified more than 500 workers as independent contractors, seeking between $1,000 and $5,000 per worker.
NYC votes on ride-share driver minimum wage, vehicle caps
August 8, 2018 7:41 amA minimum wage for ride-hailing app drivers as well as a cap on the number of related licenses are being decided today by the New York City Council.