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Latest News
Court Upholds Concession Agreement at LA Port Mandating Employee Truck Drivers
8/30/2010
In a decision with adverse consequences to any independent contractors who provide services in connection with a government facility, a federal court upheld a Concession Agreement that the Los Angeles Harbor Board of Commissions imposed... read more
Ranks of Independent Contractors Shrinking
8/10/2010
The seasonally adjusted number of self-employed workers has plummeted to a 12-month low in July 2010, according to Bureau of Labor Statistic (“BLS”) data released on Friday, August 6, 2010. This data—taken... read more
UPDATE: Congressional Research Service Report on Misclassification Tax Gap
7/8/2010
A report in April of this year, issued by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), underscored uncertainty about the overall benefit of reducing misclassification of independent contractors.
CRS has now released its July update for this... read more
Coalition Submits Statement for the Record: Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
6/17/2010
Download the Coalition's statement for the record before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (10 pages, PDF format).... read more
Arkansas Court of Appeals Rejects Claim of Employee Status by Truck Driver
4/26/2010
The Workers' Compensation Commission denied a truck driver's claim following an injury on the job. The driver took the matter to court, stating that he was an employee of the contracting company and thus due compensation for his injury. The... read more
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act Goes to U.S. Senate Committee
4/23/2010
Bill: S 3254
Creates the Employee Misclassification Prevention Act. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to require creation and retention of records regarding identity of independent contractors and employees. Requires provision of... read more
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act Goes to U.S. House Committee
4/23/2010
Bill: H 5107
Creates the Employee Misclassification Prevention Act. Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to require creation and retention of records regarding identity of independent contractors and employees. Requires provision of... read more
Congressional Research Service Report on Misclassification Tax Gap
4/22/2010
A recent report issued by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) underscores uncertainty about the overall benefit of reducing misclassification of independent contractors:
A reduction in this misclassification would reduce... read more
Establishment of National Commission on State Workers' Comp Laws Goes to U.S. House Committee
4/22/2010
Bill: H 635
Establishes a National Commission on State Workers’ Compensation Laws to examine adequacy of state workers’ compensation systems for a variety of purposes including discouraging misclassification of workers as independent... read more
Committee Still Reviewing National Commission on Employment and Economic Security Act
4/22/2010
Bill: H 2078
“National Commission on Employment and Economic Security Act.” Establishes a commission to examine the issues of “economic and psychological insecurity” caused by the recent economic downturn, including the effects of... read more
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