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California Regulator Says Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees

Drivers working for ride-hailing services such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. will be considered employees under California’s new gig worker law, the state’s leading industry regulator said on Thursday. Shares in Uber and Lyft fell 5.3% and 4.2%, …

Uber Asks California Judge to Clarify Decision Denying Driver’s Bid

Uber Technologies Inc. is asking a California judge to confirm what it says is the first ruling by an arbitrator denying a driver’s bid to be treated as an employee. The company is seeking a court stamp of approval on …

Seattle Considers New Rules for Businesses With Hourly Workers

Seattle leaders have proposed new rules for retail and food-service businesses with hourly employees, including requiring them to schedule shifts two weeks in advance and compensate workers for some last-minute changes. It’s the latest push by a city that has …

Employee Exclusion Applies to Both Actual and Statutory Employees Under Florida Law

In the context of workers’ compensation, there are two classifications of employees: (1) actual employees; and, (2) statutory employees. A contractor who sublets part of its work to a subcontractor develops a statutory employment relationship with the employees of that …