This clever illustration of sampling bias is from @sketchplanator. Marketers, under California law, provide “professional services.” So do photographers, fine artists, travel agents, barbers, foresters, human resource administrators, and a grab bag of other miscellaneous service workers. But not construction
A Car Crash? Trump’s Labor Secretary Pick Supports ABC Test for Worker Classification
Sometimes things don’t make sense when you read them. Like this: Here’s an adorable video of a dog getting hit by a car.
You need to dig deeper to make sense of it. If you watch the video, you’ll understand.…
Bad Moon Rising: Another State Cracks Down on Misclassification with $2.7M Due
I see the bad moon a-risingI see trouble on the wayI see earthquakes and lightningI see bad times today
When John Fogerty wrote “Bad Moon Rising,” he was reportedly inspired by the 1941 film The Devil and Daniel…
For Upcoming Changes to Independent Contractor Rules, Look to Band Names
The band America (“A Horse with No Name,” “Ventura Highway”) was formed in England. Yes, really. But by three Americans whose fathers were in the U.S. Air Force and stationed overseas.
That got me thinking about other bands with place…
Hugs! 7-Eleven Franchisees Are Not Employees, Court Rules
Have you ever heard the expression, “I was so happy I could hug a goose”?
Me either. That’s because it’s not an expression. But no one told the sculptor here.
I took this photo while touring the gardens at a…
What Does It Mean? Supreme Court Weighs in on California’s Independent Contractor Law (Sort of)
I am entertained by poorly translated things. I have no idea what this shirt means or what the designer thought it would mean. I saw this one in Italy.
I can’t help but wonder what the reaction would be if…
Blending In: California Passes Freelancer Protection Law, Joining Other Locales
Don’t tell anyone, but there is a motorcycle toward the front of this photo. I know, it blends right in and is hard to see because it’s camouflaged. But look carefully and you’ll see it.
I saw it recently while…
Don’t Look Surprised: House Committee Presses DOL for Detail on Misclassification Investigations
My impression of European electrical outlets is that they seem surprised, as if they don’t know what might be coming. I saw this one in our Airbnb in Lake Como.
Am I wrong? Didn’t think so.
The outlet should not…
Better Than Stealing a Car: Updates to Illinois Temp Worker Law Should Help Businesses Using Temp Labor
A Florida car thief may want to reconsider his career choice.
A Miami Beach man walked back to his Corvette after a Starbucks run, only to find a wannabe thief trapped inside. The thief became trapped inside because the car…
Try These Steps to Reduce IC Misclassification Risks, in the Long Run
Don Henley used to hurry a lot, he used to worry a lot, he used to stay out till the break of day.
But you don’t need to carry on that way. — at least when it comes to reducing…