NJ sued, saying Amazon misclassified Flex drivers as freelancers rather than employees, which denies them benefits and avoids ...

The government officials contend that Amazon Flex drivers should be classified as Amazon employees, not contractors.

In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Labor confirmed it will stop enforcing the Biden-era rule on independent contractor classification. This reversal represents a meaningful victory for ...

Pointing to a 2017 Florida law that helped shield ride-share companies from liability, an appeals court has rejected a ...

The Modern Worker Empowerment Act has been introduced to provide independent contractors with the freedom to pursue entrepreneurship without fear of being swept into complex and confusing ...

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a grant of summary judgment to One Call Claims, LLC on the unpaid overtime wage claims of a group of insurance claim adjusters on the basis that they were ...

A group of manicurists and nail salons in California dropped their lawsuit challenging a state law that banned certain ...

As the government shutdown deepens economic pain, millions of gig workers and sole proprietors are being hit hardest by ...

Proponents of the amended law claim that it helps secure higher wages and benefits for construction workers by helping to ensure they do not get misclassified as independent contractors instead of ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The proposal of new rules pertaining to independent contractors here in New Jersey continues to draw attention around the state — and certainly within the business community. NJBIZ reported last week ...