The Rights of Workers in the “Gig Economy,” Part 2
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The Rights of Workers in the “Gig Economy,” Part 1
If you currently work or have ever worked as a freelancer, temporary worker, contract worker, or independent contractor, or if you have done side jobs as a source of income, you are or have been a part of the “gig economy.” This blog post and the next will explain the legal implications for you as
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How Not to Quit
Everyone has his or her limit. Maybe you’ve reached yours. Don’t like being treated like a cog in a machine? Is your boss a bully who raises himself up by pulling others down? Maybe you found a better opportunity elsewhere or need to move. Whatever the reason, you need to quit your job. What’s the best
Seventh Circuit Finds General Contractor Not an Employer in Race Discrimination Case
Can a plaintiff in an employment discrimination case claim more than one employer? That was the issue the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit decided earlier this year in a case filed by a construction foreman laid off from his job (Love v. J.P Cullen & Sons). Walter Love argued that a general
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Discrimination: How and Why Can It Be Legal?
We’ve written many articles and blog posts explaining or discussing illegal discrimination. As a result, it may come as a surprise to some of you that discrimination can sometimes be perfectly legal, even if it’s morally wrong or unfair. But how is this possible? Let’s start by looking at some scenarios. Scenario 1 John works
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What Qualifies As a “Serious Health Condition” Under the FMLA?
Let’s say you are really sick. You believe that due to your illness, you need to take a leave of absence from work. You know that under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), you can take unpaid leave due to an illness, so you ask your boss for time off from work
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Uber Driver Found to Be Employee, Not Independent Contractor
The California labor commission ruled that an Uber driver is an employee, not an independent contractor, as claimed by the company. If that decision is upheld and sets a precedent for those in similar situations nationwide, it could have a massive impact on the ride-sharing company and others like it. Short term, it could mean
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Problems That Women Face in the Venture Capital Industry
Venture capital firms are critically important to developing many new businesses. They provide funding and expertise to new businesses in order to help them grow in return for partial ownership of the venture, which they hope to sell in the future at a profit. And business is booming. Just how big is the venture capital
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Seven Tips for Requesting Paternity Leave
You’re about to be a new dad, and you really want to be there for your child’s birth and, hopefully, for some time afterward. You know that spending some time with your child immediately after her or his birth to bond is priceless. You also know that being able to help your spouse care for
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Paternity Leave Discrimination: Can Fathers Be Victims Too?
We recently blogged in an article titled “Can a Man Be the Victim of Family Responsibilities Discrimination” that men can be illegally discriminated against for taking or requesting leave for family responsibilities. But it turns out this isn’t the only discrimination that men face in the workplace. For example, has your employer treated fathers and
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