Gig firms discuss impact of new IC classification rule on drivers
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash chime in on the effect of the DOL’s new rule on their operations.
Court rejects Bimbo Bakeries’ counterclaim in IC misclassification case
A judge ruled against the company’s counterclaim that distribution drivers should repay monies earned as independent contractors to offset damages if the bakery was found to have misclassified them.
Misclassification lawsuit alleges FedEx violated anti-racketeering law
Reuters reports a lawsuit filed by PYNQ Logistics Services seeks a court determination that PYNQ’s relationship with FedEx Ground is that of an employee rather than a contractor.
Effective date of new joint employer rules delayed
The NLRB has delayed by two months implementing its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status.
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.
