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.
EOR provider faces possible IC misclassification probe, calls claims ‘ridiculous’
A California state senator asked for an investigation into whether an employer-of-record misclassified employees. The company denies the allegations, calling them “competitor hearsay.”
IC roundup: Misclassification task force, DOL lawsuit
A new state task force will take on worker misclassification, and a staffing firm faces what could be the DOL’s largest IC misclassification case.
IC roundup: Security services firm, Covid-19 testing provider face fines
A security and traffic control services provider and its owner must pay $632,463 for independent contractor misclassification, while an on-site Covid-19 testing provider has paid $142,360.
NLRB reverts to Obama-era IC classification test
The US National Labor Relations Board returned to the 2014 standard for determining independent contractor status under the National Labor Relations Act, overruling an employer-friendly Trump-era decision.
IC misclassification: DOL to recover $650,000 from California company
A food manufacturer was found to have misclassified delivery drivers as independent contractors, denying them overtime wages as well as other worker rights and protections.
Construction firm to pay $835,000 in IC misclassification case
DC-based Maryland Applicators will pay $835,000 for misclassifying dozens of workers as independent contractors and procuring the services of hundreds of additional misclassified workers through subcontractors.
