Tag Archives: Independent contractor

Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft for identifying drivers as contractors

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Following similar efforts in California over how ride-hailing drivers are classified, Massachusetts is suing Uber and Lyft for treating their drivers as independent contractors. State Attorney General Maura Healey contends that the ride-hailing compa...

Obamacare Kills 2.5 Million Jobs? That Doesn’t Count Independent Contractors

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One of the precepts of Obamacare is that all employees ought to have affordable health coverage. That’s a laudable goal, but the details have become more than messy. Besides, after the...

Higher Minimum Wages Means More Independent Contractors

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Did President Obama just make independent contractor v. employee issues bigger? Arguably, yes. His State of the Union Address noted that he would sign an executive order increasing the...

Will Über Death Suit Bring Big Liability For Uber?

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America is a nation of laws and lawyers, yet the law often plays catch-up to technology. Although taxi companies complain of unfair competition, many cities and consumers react favorably to new...

Big Liabilities For Uber, Sidecar And Lyft?

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Are you sick of waiting for a taxi or limo? If you have a smartphone, you may be able to summon a car in minutes via Uber, Sidecar or Lyft. Lyft has the added visual bonus of a furry pink mustache...