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...]
Independent Contractor Misclassification: A California Court Clarifies Delivery Driver Status
In the era of Uber, Lyft and other so-called “gig economy” companiesAirbnb, the lines between independent contractor and employee have become blurred, and independent contractor misclassification has become a common dispute. 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 … [Read more...]
How to Report Workplace Harassment: Men File Over 16% of Sexual Harassment Claims
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 when workers report workplace harassment: Men can be victims of sexual harassment, too. … [Read more...]
Ban the Box California Law and Salary Privacy: Two New Hiring Rules Job Seekers Should Know
2018 will bring two new laws that will affect how you apply for jobs in the Golden State. The Ban the Box California law – more formally known as AB 1008 – prohibits employers from asking about criminal records, and the state’s new salary privacy law (AB 168) forbids asking about candidates’ salary history. Together, they are poised to help employees across the state. “Ban the Box” aims to provide fair opportunities for the one in three California adults with arrest or conviction records. … [Read more...]
Highly Compensated Employee Exemption: Overtime Still Applies to Top Sales Staff
It doesn’t matter how much money you take home in commissions – you can still be entitled to overtime pay, even where an employer invokes the highly compensated employee exemption, according to a recent decision in federal court. Background Wyndham Vacation Ownership operates resorts and time-share units across the Caribbean and North America. Sales representatives at Wyndham’s four Tennessee properties filed a lawsuit, Pierce v. Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc., in which they claimed the company … [Read more...]
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