At its current growth rate, the majority of the U.S. workforce will be freelancers by 2027.1 Between federal and state case, statutory, and administrative law, there are too many tests to count for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. Even within the same jurisdiction, an organization may face different tests depending on the court or administrative agency making the assessment.
Archives for March 21, 2022
DOL Withdrawal of Trump-Era Independent Contractor Final Rule Unlawful, Court Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unlawfully delayed and then withdrew the Independent Contractor (IC) Final Rule, published in the waning days of the Trump Administration, a federal court in Texas has held.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Chelsea E. Bellew
Goldberg Segalla added Chelsea E. Bellew to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation group in West Palm Beach.
New York Enacts New Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Protections
New York is once again amending its anti-harassment and anti-discrimination laws to provide greater protections to employees.
Fleeing War in Ukraine, They’re Met With Employers Offering Paychecks
Job boards are overflowing with offers dedicated to Ukrainian refugees, as businesses and governments fast-track access to employment.
Managing a Panic Attack at Work
Tips to manage your own symptoms — or to help someone else.
$70 Million Verdict Against Texas Company In Employment Discrimination Case
Last month, a jury in Texas delivered a stunning $70 million verdict in favor of 10 employees who worked for Glow Networks.
Women Are Winning the Biggest Pay Raises From U.S. Labor Boom
Despite the outsize gains, women’s pay still lags well behind men’s
How Congress can fight racial discrimination: Pass the FAIR Act
Last week, in a resounding victory, the House passed the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act, which would prevent corporations from requiring individuals or small businesses to arbitrate.
Workplaces are in denial over how much Americans have changed
Employers are trying desperately to ignore that we’ve become fundamentally different humans
Massive Microsoft Survey Of 31,000 People To Vibe Check The Workplace Shows A Mismatch Between Managers And Employees
Microsoft conducted a survey of 31,000 people in 31 countries to get a vibe check of the workforce.
Time for a Law That Puts Workers, Not Unions, First
The Employee Rights Act of 2022, unlike Biden’s PRO Act, encourages innovation and job flexibility.