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Two weeks after the U.S. Department of Labor issued an Administrator's Interpretation cautioning that "most workers are employees," Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Al Franken (D-MN) introduced a bill targeting worker misclassification.

In a move that is expected to have far-reaching consequences for employers, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidance on the classification of independent contractors as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

A federal district court judge has held that a section of the Massachusetts Independent Contractor law, as applied to same-day delivery services, is preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA).

In response to a recent Nevada Supreme Court decision, the Nevada legislature passed a bill, effective June 2, 2015 that specifically defines independent contractors.

Employers across the country are breathing a sigh of relief following the December 9, 2014 unanimous

Since its enactment in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has generated debate and questions about the

Although this year's labor- and employment-related legislative activity was down slightly from that

Does his hand hurt?  Between signing and vetoing bills this year, California Governor Jerry Brown exercised

In a matter of first impression, the Washington Supreme Court has held that the "joint employer doctrine"

The Illinois Supreme Court recently rejected a constitutional challenge by a roofing contractor who alleged