The California Labor Commission recently ruled an Uber driver was an employee of Uber–as opposed to an independent contractor–and therefore must be reimbursed approximately $4,000.00 for expenses she incurred as an Uber driver. Uber is a ride-sharing company that allows a person to request a ride via the company’s smart phone application. Once a request… Continue Reading
Should Your Business Have to Pay Workers’ Compensation Temporary Disability to an Employee Who Was Terminated for Cause?
Employers should be cautious when terminating an employee on light duty restrictions as the result of a work accident. Pursuant to Section 42-9-260, when an employee is out of work due to a reported work-related injury or occupational disease, the employee is entitled to temporary benefits. Disability, and thus entitlement to disability benefits, is the… Continue Reading
Better Safe Than Sorry: Keeping Up With Your Employees
Employee turnover is unavoidable for most businesses. Although almost no industry is immune from losing employees for any number of reasons in a free market economy, turnover is particularly prevalent in the highly seasonal retail and hospitality industries. In addition, cyclical and structural changes to the market are also catalysts for employees changing jobs. From… Continue Reading
