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NLRB restores joint-employer standard in final rule
Trucking companies advised to assess how new standard applies to workforce contracts.
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Driver issues
House Democrats approve ‘federal AB5’ legislation (with video)
PRO Act's provisions mirror California law upending independent contractor status.
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Legal issues
California’s AB5 has carriers rethinking vendor relationships
Law firm Benesch warns legislation will likely raise costs but carriers have options.
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Last Mile
U.S. lawmakers demand Amazon cut last-mile contractor ties
“Aggressive” management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim.
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Legal issues
Federal labor board ruling seen as win for LTL employers
Decision could make it easier for employers to make unilateral work-rule changes
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Driver issues
Federal agency rules misclassifying employees is not a violation
Ruling considered a win for trucking companies.
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Driver issues
Feds give Uber a lift on contractor status
Operating cost savings at stake as company deals with IPO expectations
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