Worker Misclassification Legislation and Action Update December 16, 2021
Stay informed with the latest developments in worker misclassification legislation and action, including global, federal, state, and local initiatives. Highlights include the European Commission's new directive on platform work, Ontario's proposed dependent contractor status for gig workers, and local actions such as Washtenaw County's Economic Justice Unit. Explore key updates shaping the employment landscape.
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Worker Misclassification Legislation and Action Update December 16, 2021 | WebEx
Global and Federal Action European Commission proposes new directive on platform work Preventing Worker Misclassification Act introduced in Ontario Ontario s Workforce Recovery Advisory Committee recommends dependent contractor status for gig workers S.420, H.R. 842: Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021 NLRB issues memo on employee status of student athletes US DOL, NLRB, and US EEOC announce joint initiative on retaliation and workers rights
State Legislation and Action California SB-338: Joint and several liability of port drayage motor carrier customers: health and safety violations: prior offenders: liability owed to the state. Florida SB542, HB411: Evidentiary Standards for Actions Arising During an Emergency; Defining the term engaged individual ; prohibiting certain actions taken by a business during a public health emergency from being used as evidence in certain civil causes of action, etc. Louisiana SB244: Provides for uniform definitions of independent contractor and employee and for penalties for the misclassification of employees.
State Legislation and Action New Jersey A6033, S4194: Classifies Golf caddies as independent contractors for purposes of State employment laws. Pennsylvania SB879: An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for definitions; and providing for specific liability. Virginia Worker Protection Unit brings first misclassification charges
Local Action Washtenaw County announces new Economic Justice Unit
