X
29Jun

Determining Whether a Worker is an Employee or Independent Contractor and Entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Chartwell Law | | Return|
The proliferation of the gig economy has created a renewed interest in the distinction between employees and independent contractors. In Massachusetts, the Workers’ Compensation Act defines an employee as, “every person in the service of another...
By: Chartwell Law
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/determining-whether-a-worker-is-an-83250/

Related

OSHA Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Industry Employers

On May 27, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance for e...

Read More >

California Extends Paid Family Leave Benefits from 6 to 8 Weeks

On June 27, 2019, Governor Gavin Newson (D) signed Senate Bill (SB) 83, which, beginning on July 1, ...

Read More >

COVID-19: High court issues preliminary ruling on interpretation of Material Adverse Effect clause

In a dispute between WEX (Inc.) (“WEX”) and the shareholders (the “Sellers”) of eNett Internatio...

Read More >

California Employers Cheer Rare PAGA Victory

The California Supreme Court recently handed down an increasingly rare win for employers and the def...

Read More >

Orange County to Consider Adopting Temporary Economic Development Measures

On July 7, 2020, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting a Resolution...

Read More >

Ontario, Canada: New “False Light” Privacy Tort and How It Might Impact Employers

Yenovkian v. Gulian, 2019 ONSC 7279 is a recent family law decision that is significant beyond the f...

Read More >