In a stunningly broad ruling that should send shivers down the spine of every home healthcare agency that uses an independent contractor workforce, a Florida federal court ruled on April 12 that a home healthcare worker who...more
4/20/2022
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Apparently, even a “no decision” decision by the U.S. Supreme Court can still establish precedent.
Relying on a Spring 2016 SCOTUS decision, a federal magistrate judge in California dismissed a proposed class action...more