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    The U.S. Department Of Labor's Proposed Independent Contractor Rule

    For these reasons, this is a hot topic for companies across all industries, as misclassification can lead to significant liability for a company.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Sacks Tierney
    Sacks Tierney
  • Article

    DOL Proposes New Rule On Independent Contractor Classification

    The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled a proposed rule on September 22, 2020 to clarify whether a worker is or isn't an independent contractor for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP
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Getting Rid Of The Misnomer: The Risks Behind The Term "1099 Employee"

While many employers use the term "1099 employee" as a means to distinguish independent contractors from the company's W-2 employees...
United StatesEmployment and HR
Ward and Smith, P.A
Ward and Smith, P.A
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    Why, Again, Do You Think That Worker Is An Independent Contractor?

    If you're reading this article, then you likely own or administer a medical practice of some sort. That practice may have workers of many stripes.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Burr & Forman LLP
    Burr & Forman LLP
  • Article

    Should Independent Counsel Fees Be Charged Against Policy Limits?

    This is to cure the panel lawyer's conflict of interest created where the interests of the carrier and the defended policyholder diverge.
    United StatesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Barnes & Thornburg LLP
  • Article

    Independent Directors: Staying Mindful Of Liabilities

    Directors may also be liable under laws regulating the company's business.
    IndiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    S&R Associates
    S&R Associates
  • Article

    Notion Of Independent Consumer In The Law Of Electricity Market

    This group has the most important position from standpoints of numbers and amounts.
    TurkeyEnergy and Natural Resources
    Dündar Sir
    Dündar Sir
  • Article

    The Financial Risks To Employers Of Misclassification Of Employees As Independent Contractors

    Employers, from well-established corporations to start-ups, continue to struggle to understand the legal distinctions between an employee of the business and an independent contractor.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Bean, Kinney & Korman
    Bean, Kinney & Korman
  • Article

    Legal Principles Of Permanent Termination Of Payment Under Independent Guarantees By Chinese Courts: A Review Of Chinese Law And Supreme Court Cases (Part One)

    China's Supreme People's Court has established strict legal standards for terminating payment under independent guarantees and standby letters of credit, requiring proof of beneficiary fraud with malicious intent...
    ChinaFinance and Banking
    Jincheng Tongda & Neal
    Jincheng Tongda & Neal
  • Article

    SEBI Decision On Liability Of Independent Directors

    The Company had declared a dividend, that was approved at its Annual General Meeting held on 25 August, 2012.
    IndiaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company
    Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company
  • Article

    California Independent Contractor Classification Becomes Even More Thorny, As California Supreme Court Holds Strict ABC Test Applies Retroactively

    On January 14, 2021, the California Supreme Court decided, at the request of the Ninth Circuit, that its decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, 4 Cal.5th 903 (2018) applies...
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP
  • Article

    Court Finds FedEx Drivers Are Employees Rather Than Independent Contractors

    On August 13, 2007, the California Court of Appeal for the Second District (Los Angeles) held that FedEx needed to reimburse expenses to drivers that FedEx had classified as independent contractors.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Farella Braun & Martel
    Farella Braun & Martel
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    Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law May Apply To Workers Outside Massachusetts

    The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently held that the Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law may apply to individuals who perform services outside of Massachusetts for a Massachusetts company.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Littler Mendelson
    Littler Mendelson
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    FCA Consults On The Establishment Of Independent Governance Committees By Providers Of Workplace Personal Pension Schemes

    The FCA proposed rules that would call for providers of workplace personal pension schemes to establish and maintain independent governance committees.
    United KingdomFinance and Banking
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman
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    April 2013 - Monthly Independent Contractor Compliance And Misclassification Update

    A number of summaries relating to the most recent contractor compliance and misclassification updates.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Pepper Hamilton LLP
    Pepper Hamilton LLP
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    The Matrix To Defining Director Independence In Canada

    One of the main pillars of good corporate governance in Canada is the independence of the board. So, it should be fairly straightforward for everyone to identify what exactly is an independent director. But it is not.
    CanadaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Cassels
    Cassels
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    The Independent Director Qualification: The Companies And Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 Vs The Nigerian Code Of Corporate Governance 2018 (NCCG)

    An independent director is a non-executive director with no material or pecuniary connection to the Company, other than approved directors' remuneration and sitting fees.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors
    Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors
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    Planning For An Independent Scotland - Employment & Pensions Issues

    It is less than two months now until the referendum on Scottish independence.
    United KingdomEmployment and HR
    Reed Smith (Worldwide)
    Reed Smith (Worldwide)
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    Fund Distribution Under MiFID II | Building The Optimal Model

    New investor protection rules under MiFID II are set to reshape investment managers' product and distribution strategies in Europe.
    United KingdomFinance and Banking
    Deloitte
    Deloitte
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    Avoiding Fumbles And Penalties In California With Influencer Classification

    Seyfarth Synopsis: Collaborations with athletes, actors, and singers have always been a great way for companies to grow their brand recognition and create profitable products.
    United StatesEmployment and HR
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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