Congress may be open to revisiting the classification of gig economy workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Per Bloomberg BNA, “the head of the House workforce committee May 3 told an audience of innovators t... More »
Last week, The National Law Journal published an update on state legislation and lawsuits regarding the classification of gig economy workers as independent contractors. First, the article noted that the Florida Legislature has passed a bill, expected to be si... More »
The Supreme Court will soon be presented with the opportunity to decide whether unions can constitutionally charge non-members “fair share” fees. According to Bloomberg BNA, “the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation intends by the... More »
Minors in Texas may soon need parental approval to join a labor union. According to the Texas Tribune, “minors in the state may be required to obtain parental approval before they can join a labor union under a proposal the Texas Senate tentatively appr... More »
Minors in Texas may soon need parental approval to join a labor union. According to the Texas Tribune, “minors in the state may be required to obtain parental approval before they can join a labor union under a proposal the Texas Senate tentatively appr... More »
Judge Robert S. Lasnik of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington has enjoined enforcement of Seattle’s first-in-the-nation ordinance giving gig economy independent contractors the right to unionize (the “Ordinance”.) ... More »
Despite surviving multiple court challenges, the revolutionary Seattle municipal ordinance giving gig economy independent contractors the right to unionize appears to be on hold. According to Bloomberg BNA, a Seattle city attorney announced the city will delay... More »
President Trump repealed a rule yesterday requiring federal contractors to disclose labor law violations. Per The Hill, the “blacklisting rule” implemented by President Obama was intended “to prevent the government from contracting with busi... More »
While Uber attempts to discourage the unionization of drivers in Seattle, some drivers are challenging the municipal law giving drivers the right to organize. According to the Seattle Times, “the drivers are seeking a temporary restraining order barring... More »
The fate of several of President Obama’s signature labor and employment policies could soon hang in the balance. The Hill reports that “President Trump is facing pressure to roll back union-friendly policy changes made by the Obama-era National La... More »
A labor court judge in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil has found that an Uber driver there is an employee of the company, taking the debate over the classification of drivers to another country. The Brazilian newspaper Zero Hora reports that the decision is... More »
Happy Valentine’s Day! Those celebrating should be careful not to run affront of labor and employment law. The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes that “when a gift is received unexpectedly from a co-worker on Valentine’s Day of all days, it raises the... More »
May 5th, 2017