According to a March 2019 report by Bloomberg, Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle claims by workers that they should have been classified as employeesRead MoreUber Settles California Employee Classification Lawsuit for $20 Million
Can Independent Contractors Claim Employee Benefits?
Question: An individual was misclassified by his company for many years as an independent contractor, when in fact he was an employee. Due to the misclassification the individual was notRead MoreCan Independent Contractors Claim Employee Benefits?
California – The State That Keeps On Giving…More Rights to Employees
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we provide you with a summary of some of the newest (or expanded) laws that protect California’s employees. We live in the state that offersRead MoreCalifornia – The State That Keeps On Giving…More Rights to Employees
Worker Classification Cases Abound and the DOL Responds
Several more cases this week showed how worker (mis)classification remains a hot topic in the California employment law landscape. One of the cases was settled for $295,000 when a classRead MoreWorker Classification Cases Abound and the DOL Responds