California’s attorney general’s office has filed a brief against OOIDA’s attempts to block the AB5 independent contractor law from the state’s trucking sector.
A federal court decision on an Illinois employment law could pose a legal threat to carriers well beyond the state’s borders.
New Jersey independent contractors who haul freight under STG Drayage’s operating authority will no longer be tendered loads in November unless the truckers get their own authority through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
A lawsuit that goes back to 2010 and opened the door for the ABC test in New Jersey has been settled.
The so-called Olson case over AB5 draws interest from well beyond California.
Loaded and Rolling: Holiday impact on trucking; CA AB5 law goes into effect; Inflation headwinds batter consumer spending in May
The solicitor general has advised the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear the appeal of a lower court decision that would require adoption of the AB5 independent contractor law in the state’s trucking industry.
Just like in California, Uber, Lyft and others are funding the effort to define gig workers through a referendum.
Gig economy employers are feeling the pressure to provide benefits and protections to drivers.
The decision in a suit brought against drayage company East Coast Transport affirms a finding in the earlier Cal Cartage case
PRO Act’s provisions mirror California law upending independent contractor status.
California owner-operators argue their livelihoods are at stake under new labor law.
Ben Thrower examines the issues surrounding California’s AB-5, which impacts truckers who are independent contractors.
Grass might be greener in Keystone state rather than Garden state as new law puts new risk on motor carriers.
New Jersey is the newest battleground for motor carriers that use owner-operators, as the state Senate takes up legislation aimed at limiting what workers can be considered independent contractors. On Thursday, the labor committee is scheduled to debate S4204, a bill introduced by New Jersey Sen. Stephen Sweeney just seven days ago. Sen. Sweeney’s office […]
Backers seek to put ballot initiative to state voters with aim to redefine independent contractor drivers.
Democrats, labor consider California’s AB5 a “good first step”
Law firm Benesch warns legislation will likely raise costs but carriers have options.
Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators
After California, New Jersey is the next battleground for trucking’s owner-operator business model. And motor carriers fear the war there may be largely lost. The latest skirmish centers on a report that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy commissioned from the state’s labor department and other agencies about employee misclassification. Trucking, along with janitorial services, construction, […]
California bill affecting owner-operators will die if not on governor’s desk by September 13.
Potential for added employment costs for trucking companies down the road.
What are the implications for independent owner-operators and the industry that employs them as a result of this week’s ruling in New Jersey?
