from24/7 Wall St.1 day agoRetirementMy Church Internship Gave Me a 1099 Instead of a W2 - Am I Really a Contractor?Independent contractors have tax obligations and must understand their classification, which affects their financial responsibilities.
fromMission Local3 months agoSF politicsS.F. secures worker misclassification judgement against gig company GigSmartGigSmart is mandated to reclassify its workers as employees in San Francisco, marking a significant shift towards gig worker protections.
Tech industryfromWIRED9 months agoCalifornia Supreme Court Rules That Uber and Lyft Drivers Will Remain Independent ContractorsThe California Supreme Court ruled that app-based drivers will remain independent contractors, supporting Proposition 22 for gig-economy companies.
fromBoston.com11 months agoTech industryHere's how the state's suit against Uber and Lyft could impact ride shares in MassachusettsRide-share companies are facing a trial determining if drivers are employees or independent contractors, with significant industry impact.
Remote teamsfromFast Company10 months agoUber loses its California appeal to label employees as independent contractorsUS appeals court rejected Uber and Postmates' challenge to California law AB 5, impacting gig workers' classification as employees or independent contractors.