Employment Law Update – New Laws for Independent Contractors A new freelance law to protect California independent contractors recently went into effect and a similar law could be coming to New York State. AB 5 establishes several new requirements for California companies working with freelancers. The law is an indication of what’s on the horizon […]
New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act, officially titled Establishing Protections for Freelance Workers Act is a New York City law created to protect workers. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the law in an effort to strengthen protections for freelance workers. The new law establishes and enhances existing protections and […]
In the modern employment world, people are increasingly taking advantage of the “gig” businesses, like Uber, GrubHub, or Upwork, as a full-time job. While the flexibility of these gig jobs is enticing, those who work for these gig businesses need to understand the nature of their relationship, specifically: are they an employee or a contractor? […]
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