Recently, the New York Department of Labor ruled that two former Uber drivers, Jakir Hossain and Levon Aleksanian, were employees rather than independent contractors, making them eligible for unemployment benefits. As we wrote about in a previous blog, "on-demand"...
Month: October 2016
Wages and on-demand delivery jobs
The rise of services like Uber, Lyft, Postmates and Instacart has created an on-demand lifestyle for consumers. It has also led to new issues regarding wages.These companies pay employees in different ways. Sometimes employees are paid per delivery or by mile, rather...
Multiple McDonald’s employees file sexual harassment complaints
Sexual harassment can happen in any work environment. There are no companies immune to harassment, and that includes the world's most recognizable brands. Recently, 15 McDonald's employees across 8 states filed complaints against the company with the Equal Employment...
College athletes: should they be paid for their production?
There's been a high-profile debate around college sports for a few years now: Should athletes be paid? It's a complicated question. Recently, a former University of Southern California (USC) football player sued the NCAA, claiming college athletes are employees, and...
How the FMLA Affects Employees and Employers
It's important for both employers and employees to understand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year while being guaranteed job protection and requiring that their group health...
