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Federal court says fleet’s drivers are employees, not contractors in Calif. ruling
An appeals court June 16 ruled that drivers working for Georgia-based carrier Affinity Logistics — but working in California — were not independent contractors, as the fleet argued, but were employees, due to the control the carrier had over its drivers’ work.
June 17, 2014
Business
Federal, state governments review owner-operator status
Federal and state entities increasingly are questioning if owner-operators should be regarded as employees for tax purposes.
March 2, 2012
Business
Misclassification stakes high
A long erosion of the traditional owner-operator model has taken place.
August 27, 2010
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Obama budget eyes employee-contractor issue
In recent years, governmental agencies and courts have tried to decide if workers are employees or independent contractors. Now a provision in President Obama’s 2011 federal budget request targets the issue.  Obama wants $25 million for the Department of Labor to add 100 enforcement employees and competitive grants to boost states’ ability to address misclassification. […]
March 2, 2010
Business
Obama budget eyes employee-contractor issue
Governmental bodies often eye the construction industry for misclassification, but the trucking business also draws examination.
March 1, 2010
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