In addition to placing first in men’s long-track speed skating, Canadian Ted-Jan Bloemen also became the first Olympic athlete to be paid in cryptocurrency while competing in PyeongChang this winter. CNN reported the double world record-holder entered into a one-year sponsorship with ONG Social, a social network and crypto community, and CEEK VR, a developer of virtual reality experiences, in exchange for payment in cryptocurrency. Bloemen is not alone. Bloomberg reports that a number of … [Read more...]
Employee or Contractor? A California Court Clarifies Delivery Driver Classifications
In the era of Uber, Lyft and other so-called “gig economy” companiesAirbnb, the lines between independent contractor and employee have become blurred. Consider the case of Raef Lawson, who worked as a delivery driver for six months for GrubHub, Inc.; a Although he was classified as an independent contractor, Lawson was expected to be available during set shifts and remain in designated geographical areas. Lawson viewed himself as an employee, and as such, he believed the company should … [Read more...]
Avoid Scams and Data Breaches This Tax Season
While Americans are preparing their tax returns, scammers are hatching elaborate schemes to steal money and valuable personal information. Indeed, last year, Forbes reported that more than 200 employers were victimized by W-2 scams. As Forbes described, “In a typical attack, the head of human resources receives an email appearing to come from their CEO asking for a copy of the company’s W-2 records. The HR person, seeking to be responsive to the CEO, quickly complies, and soon everyone in the … [Read more...]
Do Contests and Sweepstakes Protect Your Data? Don’t Bet on It.
Free concert tickets or hotel rooms may sound enticing, but think twice before you provide a contest sponsor with your private information; it may or may not be in safe hands. Case in point: In Portland, Ore., more than 13,000 people had their information leaked when a radio station employee left data cartridges in a backpack in his car. The cartridges, which contained “personal information from listeners,” were stolen. The data included names, Social Security numbers, payment card … [Read more...]
#MeToo Can Include Men, Too: Over 16 Percent of Sexual Harassment Claims Happen to Men
The #metoo movement inspired a groundswell of reporting on sexual harassment, with more than 100 high-profile men facing allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior. Nearly half of women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment at least once, according to The New York Times; our renewed focus on the subject is well-founded. However, there’s another important aspect to remember: Men can be victims of sexual harassment, too. Consider these statistics: During fiscal … [Read more...]
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