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fromJezebel
12 hours ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
Careers
fromForbes
1 month ago

The 10 Remote Jobs With A 22% Jump In Hiring Right Now

Freelancing offers superior job security compared to traditional employment, with remote freelance hiring up 22% and CEOs increasingly prioritizing freelance talent for business operations.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Realtor associations add health insurance benefits for members

ORRA and ABoR offer members subscription-based, unlimited access to comprehensive national healthcare teams, reducing unpredictable costs for independent real estate agents and supporting wellbeing.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

The gig economy is moving to Florida, just like everyone else

Orlando and Miami led large US metros with 32% growth in independent workers (2019–2024), reflecting Sun Belt gains in freelance and self-employment.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Expert analysis | Recent elections and the workplace | amNewYork

The Trump administration has rapidly weakened federal workplace protections through policy changes, enforcement rollbacks, and budget cuts, reducing employee rights and agency oversight.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Compass's Anywhere deal could push exclusives higher, but not sky-high

Compass will control just over 90,000 U.S. agents after the merger, but independent-contractor status limits Compass's ability to force compliance with company initiatives.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

California lawmakers reach deal with Uber, Lyft that would allow drivers to unionize

California reached a deal letting Uber and Lyft drivers unionize and bargain collectively while retaining independent-contractor status, paired with reduced company insurance requirements.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Newsom, California lawmakers strike deal that would allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize

California rideshare drivers can unionize and bargain collectively while remaining independent contractors under a legislative compromise that also reduces Uber and Lyft insurance requirements.
UK news
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Sarah McInerney case set for High Court as RTE appeals PRSI ruling

RTÉ's legal battle over presenter employment classification may cost €11 million.
Top earners at RTÉ face classification as independent contractors rather than employees.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
11 months ago

My Church Internship Gave Me a 1099 Instead of a W2 - Am I Really a Contractor?

Independent contractors have tax obligations and must understand their classification, which affects their financial responsibilities.
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