Michigan Senator Introduces Bill to Harmonize Worker Classification Tests

A vexing issue affecting companies that do business with independent contractors has been the risk of having to defend the same worker’s independent-contractor status under different tests for purposes of different laws. There are currently nine different tests used by states and federal agencies to determine whether a worker is…
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California Motor Carriers May Settle Misclassification Liability

California motor carriers may relieve themselves from liability for penalties associated with the misclassification of drivers as independent contractors, provided they agree to reclassify their drivers as employees and pay applicable costs and penalties. On October 10, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown (D) approved A.B. 621, entitled the Motor Carrier…
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Four States Enact Laws Affecting the Definition of “Independent Contractor”

Arkansas, Indiana, Nevada, and South Dakota enacted legislation this year affecting the determination of whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor for certain purposes. On balance, the changes are supportive of independent-contractor status. The specific provisions are discussed below. I. Arkansas Arkansas enacted two new laws, namely, one…
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