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 […]
