The Department of Labor released its final rule regarding employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act on Tuesday amid continued pushback from the financial industry, which often prefers independent status for advisers.
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Instacart Reaches Settlement in Gig Worker Lawsuit
A settlement reached between the San Diego City Attorney’s Office and grocery delivery company Instacart will provide restitution payments for approximately 308,000 people who worked for the company in California and were incorrectly classified as independent contractors, according to city officials. According to the proposed settlement agreement between the City Attorney’s Office and Instacart, the… Continue reading Instacart Reaches Settlement in Gig Worker Lawsuit