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9th Circuit: California’s Strict Independent-Contractor Test Applies Retroactively
May 6, 2019

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a blow to employers by ruling that California's stringent new "ABC" test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor applies retroactively. (...

DOL Says Certain Gig-Economy Workers Aren’t Employees
May 1, 2019

According to a recent opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), at least some gig-economy workers who find jobs through smartphone apps—such as drivers for ride-hailing services—are not covered ...

Form 300A Summary Posting Ends Soon But Don’t Toss Them Yet
April 30, 2019

April 30 is the last day employers have to post the 2018 Cal/OSHA ...