The surge in popularity of the gig economy in recent years has largely been a positive trend. The gig economy has made it possible for us to Uber from place to place, hire housecleaners or handymen as needed, find a dog...more
9/6/2019
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Mobile Apps ,
Online Platforms ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Technology Sector ,
Wage and Hour ,
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Many of you likely have filled out your March Madness bracket, and are eagerly watching game after game hoping your bracket doesn’t bust. The gig misclassification game is experiencing a March Madness of its own. The debate...more
3/16/2018
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GrubHub ,
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Joint Employers ,
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Moonlighting ,
Portable Benefits ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
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Uber ,
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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes each month in 2017. November was no...more
12/7/2017
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Marijuana ,
Misclassification ,
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Rest and Meal Break ,
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Sex Discrimination ,
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State Labor Laws ,
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Title VII ,
Uber ,
UK ,
Wage and Hour ,
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Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting
Today’s employment “Game of Life” looks very different than it used to. One of the biggest reasons: the gig economy is expanding at a rapid pace. Other factors include the fact that there are four generations competing for...more
For many, a new year brings new resolutions – a forward-looking plan and commitment to resolve issues, implement changes, and create new strategies for success. Businesses are no different. The gig market has been on the rise...more
Uber’s inventive management style continues to be a topic of conversation in the gig economy world. In the wake of the $100M Uber class action litigation settlement being rejected (primarily due to monetary terms), a new case...more