Employee classifications

The Golden State’s new labor law makes general contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits of subcontractors' workers.

The NLRB has recently taken one step forward, two steps back in providing certainty to employers that use independent contractors.

An employer that fails to follow notice requirements can be fined between $2,000 and $5,000 for a first violation and between $5,000 and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.

In a significant court decision on the status of gig-economy workers, a federal judge ruled drivers for GrubHub are independent contractors and not employees.

The DOL is turning back the clock in a move that it believes will provide clarity for employers who seek to comply with the FLSA.

A recent Sixth Circuit court case shows that even when workers appear to meet the standard for exemption, a closer reading of FLSA rules might be necessary.

A recent Sixth Circuit court case shows that even when workers appear to meet the standard for exemption, a closer reading of FLSA rules might be necessary.

From DACA to the tightening of workplace visas, there has been a clear uptick in immigration enforcement activity and clients are feeling the impact on keeping compliant.

From DACA to the tightening of workplace visas, there has been a clear uptick in immigration enforcement activity and employers are feeling the impact on keeping compliant.

Justworks, Sage and TrackSmart are among the companies offering software that allow workers to handle HR-related tasks, such as scheduling and payroll information.

Justworks, Sage and TrackSmart are among the companies offering software that allow workers to handle HR-related tasks, such as scheduling and payroll information.

Cangrade, JazzHR and Precedent HR are among the companies helping HR departments better handle staff recruitment.

Cangrade, JazzHR and Precedent HR are among the companies helping HR departments better handle staff recruitment.

GigNow allows the Big Four firm to source contractors across the globe and match them to specific short-term assignments.

GigNow allows the big four firm to source contractors across the globe and match them to specific short-term assignments.

Given the uncertainty surrounding the individual market, intermittent workers will increasingly look to their place of employment for quality, payroll-deducted group benefits.

The NLRB has issued a complaint against the digital on-demand platform Handy Technologies Inc., alleging that workers who provide its home cleaning services are employees.

A report by CareerCast names these professions as leaders of the independent contracting economy.

The recent removal of two documents on independent contractors and joint employment indicates a White House that might tilt more toward the employer’s favor.

The recent removal of two documents on independent contractors and joint employment indicates a White House that might tilt more toward the employer’s favor.