Whatever side of the matter you're on in a job termination case (whether you play a role on behalf of a company dismissing a worker or, alternatively, you are that worker), you will automatically look for evidence that documents and sets forth in a detailed manner the...
Month: September 2016
Employee versus independent contractor: sometimes a slippery slope
State and federal employment officials and regulators often take pains to walk a very fine line when discussing the use of contracted-for labor by companies across the country. On the one hand, they appear to acknowledge and support the need for an at-the-ready...
What should you consider before a business lawsuit?
Before filing a lawsuit, or being the recipient of one, there are a few different things one must think about. If someone files an allegation, take it seriously. Even if the allegations are false, not taking the case seriously could give them a foothold to actually...
Court Finds Southern California Truck Drivers to be Independent Contractors
Larson & Gaston recently won a major transportation law defense victory on behalf of one of its motor carrier clients. Four of the carrier's owner-operators filed claims with California's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), claiming to be...
