Category: Independent Contractor
WWE “Wrestles” with the Question of Whether Road Warrior Animal was an Employee or Independent Contractor
The issue of Independent Contractor versus Employee has reared its ugly head once again, this time in the context of professional wrestling. A Connecticut lawsuit filed on behalf of retired wrestlers is seeking damages from World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. for head injuries, alleged to have been sustained in the...
FLSA Construction Basics: Build a Solid Foundation with Proper Classification
New England Company & Affiliate Pay $2.6 Million in Back Wages Over the past few years we have discussed the importance of proper classification of workers and the ever-increasing number of DOL audits and wage and hour lawsuits that are stemming from improper classification of the workforce. Yesterday, the...
“Joy” is Lost, Others Are “Uber” Upset
Last week we posted about the DOL's recent interpretation of workers' status as employees versus independent contractors. Even if your company does not currently use any form of independent contractors (and thus you've been only following these changes in passing), it's important that you understand the implications of these...
April Showers Brought May Flowers and A Host of Employment Action in New England
New England administrative agencies and courts have sprung into spring with a litany of action last week that will affect New England employers. Here's the run-down: Connecticut : Last week the Connecticut Assembly passed a measure that would bar Connecticut employers from requiring employees or applicants to provide access...
