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The recent decision in Halpert v. Manhattan Apartments, 580 F.3d 86 (2d Cir. 2009), illustrates one of the potential pitfalls arising out of out-sourcing – an employer’s potential exposure in using independent contractors to perform traditional employer functions in the workplace.

A recent Louisiana Court of Appeal decision held that an oil and gas landman did not have a claim under the Louisiana environmental whistleblower statute, which protects employees from retaliation...

As we previously reported, the New York City "Freelance Isn't Free" Act (the Act) took effect on May 15, 2017.

Approximately one year ago, we discussed the impact of the final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regarding whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor...

In a decision likely to throw further uncertainty into the world of campaign finance disclosure rules, an Obama-appointed judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia...

The Trump Administration has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to postpone oral argument in a lawsuit challenging President Joe Biden's 2024 independent contractor rule.

On September 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a long-anticipated proposed rule.

At Seyfarth Shaw LLP, we pay particular attention to legal developments affecting corporate Board members.  Of particular interest is a recent Delaware appellate court decision involving the Walt Disney Company.  Independent directors have always taken comfort in the "business judgment rule" which says that if directors were loyal, careful, well informed and made decisions based on advice from legal counsel, investment bankers and other experts, they would be protec

The Fourth Circuit recently held that a premises owner in an asbestos case was not liable to a pipefitter based on insufficient evidence of exposure and the independent contractor exception to landowner liability.

A typical provision in a purchase and sale agreement requires the buyer, post-closing, to provide a "true-up" of the target's net working capital agreed upon by the parties at closing.

Australia is yet to have a test case to clarify whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors.

What does an independent review involve? Approach for low-risk entities. Are you meeting you AML/CTF obligations?

On January 9, 2024, the Department of Labor ("DOL") released its much-anticipated Final Rule regarding the classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA").

On May 30, 2012, NASDAQ filed a proposed rule change with the SEC that would permit non-independent directors to serve on board committees despite having a family member employed by the same company in a non-executive role.

Several recent news items highlight the importance of properly classifying workers for tax purposes as either independent contractors or employees. This is a complex issue that confronts many businesses across a wide array of industries.

As most employers know, independent contractors are not subject to certain minimum wage, overtime, or recordkeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

A person working for a company is either an employee or an independent contractor. California law greatly favors classifying workers as employees. Depending on the circumstances, it is often difficult, or even impossible...