Affordable Care Act, Independent Contractors, Employer Liability Issues

[Webinar] Employee Benefits Changes in 2024: New Requirements for Part-time Employees and Independent Contractors - March 7th,...

McDermott Will & Emery on 3/5/2024

If you employ part-time workers and/or engage independent contractors, sit up and take note: 2024 will bring significant changes to how you manage your workforce. The US Department of Labor’s revised Independent Contractor...more

Considerations When Hiring Employees Or Independent Contractors

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC on 5/3/2023

If you are thinking about going into business or are already in business, the task of hiring for your business can be quite daunting. There are several things to consider before hiring an employee or an independent...more

Prop 22 and Minimum Wage Hikes: What the Election Results Mean for Employers

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 11/12/2020

In true 2020 style, this year’s general election was one for the history books. While the presidential race has been called in favor of President-Elect Joe Biden, the inevitable legal challenges are looming. Meanwhile,...more

July 2020: The Top 17 Labor And Employment Law Stories

Fisher Phillips on 8/4/2020

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 for the past few years—and this past month...more

[WEBINAR] 2019 Annual Labor & Employment Update

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 12/11/2019

From independent contractors to privacy to arbitration agreements - the California Legislature was busy in 2019 passing a wealth of new labor and employment laws that impact your business or agency. In this Best Best &...more

What do Employer’s Need to Know Following the Passage of California’s New Law on Independent Contractor Misclassification?

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 10/9/2019

On September 18, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 5, which clarifies when workers should be considered “employees” under the California Labor Code and the California Unemployment Insurance Code,...more

K&L Gates Triage: Triage in 2019: Health Care Topics to Watch in the New Year

K&L Gates LLP on 1/31/2019

As K&L Gates begins its third season of Triage: Rapid Legal Lessons for Busy Health Care Professionals, Hilary Bowman previews several topics that the health care practice group anticipates will have a significant impact on...more

December 2018: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories

Fisher Phillips on 1/10/2019

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 for the past few years—and this past month...more

November 2017: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

Fisher Phillips on 12/7/2017

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

The Many Pitfalls of Worker Misclassification

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation on 12/10/2015

Worker classification is an area of major concern for domestic and international employers of all sizes. Our Labor and Employment Group recently alerted you to significant regulatory action by the US Department of Labor...more

Five Evolving Issues Confronting Employers in the Hospitality Industry

Epstein Becker & Green on 9/24/2015

As the hospitality industry continues to grow and expand, one common goal is to provide all-inclusive experiences for visitors and patrons. Unfortunately, given the breadth of the goods and services offered to the public and...more

Are Your Contractors Actually Employees? DOL Says Probably Yes

Fisher Phillips on 9/2/2015

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) issued an Administrator's Interpretation aimed at addressing what it characterizes as the “problematic trend” of employers misclassifying workers as independent contractors...more

The “Independent Contractor” Truck Driver, Wage & Hour Laws, the Affordable Care Act, and Safety Regulations

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP on 7/17/2015

On The challenges that trucking companies face regarding truck drivers continue to expand. One vexing issue facing many companies: Can they continue to treat many of their truck drivers as “independent contractors” as they...more

15 For ’15: Employment And Labor Resolutions For The New Year

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 1/8/2015

While the year is still young, here are 15 New Year’s resolutions that employers may want to make: 1. Make sure your “independent contractors” are really independent contractors. ”Independent contractors” are under...more

Employment Flash - September 2014

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/30/2014

In This Issue: - SEC Pays First Whistleblower Award to Audit and Compliance Professional - Supreme Court Allows Affordable Care Act Contraceptives Religious Exemption - EEOC Adopts New Pregnancy...more

Employment Law Checkup 2014

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 4/18/2014

Each year usually starts with a lot of resolutions and good intentions that fall by the wayside, mostly for lack of a plan. One resolution of all employers should be to update their policies and practices to comply with the...more

Take 5 Newsletter: An Employer's "Top 5" Action Items for 2014

Epstein Becker & Green on 12/19/2013

It's December, and human resources professionals and law departments are reflecting on the issues addressed in 2013 and giving thanks for incident-free holiday parties. But the big question is this: What issues should get...more

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