On August 23, 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a 3-to-1 decision that declares that graduate and undergraduate students who...
Employee Classification
The Department of Labor Clarifies the “Independent Contractor” Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been active in bringing enforcement actions against employers that misclassify workers as “independent...
Lyft the Veil? Are Uber & Lyft Drivers Independent Contractors or Employees?
Recently, I went out for brunch in New York City for my sister’s birthday. As we came out of Penn Station, we were met with a downfall of rain. My...
Independent Contractor Rules Tighten for Trucking Industry
In an effort to strengthen the rules relating to independent contractors in the trucking industry, Governor Cuomo signed the New York State...
Should we Classify Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors?
Classification of individuals hired to perform work is one of the tasks employers often do without full knowledge of the criteria. By misclassifying...
IRS Introduces Voluntary Settlement Program For Misclassified Workers
In December 2007, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) fined the Federal Express Company (“Fedex”) $319 million in penalties and back-taxes for...
Review Independent Contractor Classifications
Unfortunately for employers, there is no universal definition of an "independent contractor," and different laws and government agencies (e.g.,...
Review Exempt Classifications and Salary Deduction Practices
Whether an employee is exempt from being paid overtime depends on whether that employee meets the requirements for an exemption under federal and...
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