Drivers’ Claims Should Not Have Been Dismissed Without A Trial
An employee misclassification lawsuit filed by former and current delivery drivers against a transportation company, TXX, Inc., was dismissed by a federal district judge.
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Newspaper Delivery Persons Not Considered Employees, Do Not Qualify for Certain Benefits
A New York Senate bill has excluded newspaper delivery persons from all connection to the terms “employee,” “employer,” and “employment” …barring certain conditions.
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Freelance Isn’t Free: The Potential Business Consequences of New York City’s Newest Independent Contractor Law
New York City’s newest independent contractor law could have an enormous impact on businesses that use ICs.
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How the Trump Administration Will Impact Companies that Use Independent Contractors
With President-elect Donald Trump preparing to take office in 2017, everyone is wondering, “How will this affect me?” Businesses that use Independent Contractors (ICs) are particularly interested in…
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New York Governor Cuomo Orders Joint Task Force to Fight Worker Exploitation and Misclassification
On July 20th, 2016, New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released an Executive Order creating a Joint Task Force to fight the exploitation and misclassification of workers.
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FedEx Independent Contractor Misclassification Lawsuits End with Sum Total of $466 Million in Settlements
Employee misclassification lawsuits involving FedEx and its Ground and Home Delivery drivers have led to an expensive settlement for FedEx.
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Walmart Pilots Same-Day Grocery Delivery Using Uber, Lyft, and Deliv Drivers
In an effort to make shopping easier for their customers, Walmart is expanding its grocery business with a new delivery option.
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Government Raises the Overtime Pay Threshold: How This Could Affect Your Business
On Tuesday, May 17th, 2016, the Labor Department announced a significant economic reform under the Obama administration.
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How We Assist CPAs With Client Consulting
Audits involving independent contractors have lately faced heavy scrutiny from agencies such as the IRS, U.S.