As with most things involving the government, regulations take time to finalize, opening the door for criticism and comments from those who are or will be affected. There has been negative feedback on ...

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted summary judgment in favor of Lyft in a personal injury claim stemming from an altercation involving a Lyft driver. The ...

NEBRASKA LAWMAKERS GIVE FIRST-ROUND APPROVAL TO A BILL THAT CLASSIFIES RIDESHARE DRIVERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I’M JULIE CORNELL. I’M ROB MCCARTNEY. WHILE IT ADVANCES WITH ...

A retired chef, Austin said driving for the ride-hailing services is the “best job” he’s ever had. The Weymouth resident said he makes money based on “ingenuity, time and effort” while manipulating ...

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor released details of its final rule regarding the proper circumstances for independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act ...

California’s AB5 law restricting the use of independent contractors has some “fatal flaws,” said Glenn Fehribach, CFO of World Group, in introducing a session at American Trucking Associations’ 2022 ...

Being an independent trucker is an example of the American Dream. Many find it advantageous to lease their truck and services to a larger motor carrier. However, the trucking company needs to take ...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Department of Labor to scrap its independent contractor rule. The DOL independent contractor proposal would make it harder for companies to treat workers ...

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Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...