Independent Contractors

New and Updated

• Date:

  August 23, 2021

  Type:

  News

  California's App-Based Drivers Law Struck Down

  The Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act allows gig economy companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash to classify their drivers as independent contractors under certain conditions.

• Type:

  Employment Law Manual

  Recruiting: Maine

  Updated to reflect forthcoming ban the box law.

• Type:

  Employment Law Manual

  Independent Contractors: Louisiana

  Updated to reflect amendments regarding independent contractor classification under the Louisiana Employment Security Law, effective August 1, 2021.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Louisiana Adopts 11-Factor Test for Independent Contractors Under Unemployment Law

• Type:

  Employment Law Manual

  Independent Contractors: Florida

  Updated to reflect the forthcoming requirement to report independent contractors.

• Date:

  July 15, 2021

  Type:

  News

  New Jersey Cracking Down on Independent Contractor Misclassification

  Four new laws boost New Jersey's capacity to investigate and enforce misclassification of independent contractors and further increase the penalties for misclassification.

• Date:

  July 8, 2021

  Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Prepare Now for July 1 Employment Laws: Minimum Wage, Discrimination, Leave and Marijuana Top the List

  New state and local employment law requirements will take effect on July 1, covering topics such as minimum wage, discrimination, employee leave and marijuana. Now is the time to review these developments and ensure your organization is ready to comply.

• Type:

  Employment Law Manual

  Independent Contractors: Virginia

  Updated to reflect amendments regarding personal protective equipment, effective July 1, 2021.

• Type:

  Employment Law Manual

  Independent Contractors: Alabama

  Updated to reflect amendments regarding independent contractor classification, effective July 1, 2021.

• Type:

  Employment Law Manual

  Independent Contractors: Montana

  Updated to reflect forthcoming developments regarding independent contractor certifications.