Dynamex
Recent News About Dynamex
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California Supreme Court issues decision on time frame for applying ‘ABC’ worker classification test
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that the “ABC test” arising from its 2018 Dynamex decision applies retroactively to wage order cases, adding another layer of law to review in worker classification litigation. -
Award for support of civil justice issues given to Senators Chang, Glazer
The California Civil Justice Association (CJAC) has awarded its first annual Civil Justice Gavel award to two state lawmakers whose work exemplifies leadership in the area of legal reform. -
More changes anticipated for Assembly Bill 5 after COVID-19 cloud clears
When Californians return to work after the stay-at-home order is lifted, more changes could be coming to the controversial Assembly Bill 5 independent contractor law. -
California attorney weighs in on high volume of bills filed to reform Assembly Bill 5
SACRAMENTO – No fewer than 30 bills have been filed in the California legislature to reform Assembly Bill 5, according to JDSupra. -
Supreme Court Justice Chin announces retirement; Newsom expected to shift state further left in successor
SAN FRANCISCO – California Supreme Court Justice Ming W. Chin announced his retirement on Jan. 15, potentially shifting the state’s judicial landscape further left as Gov. Gavin Newsom now prepares to make his pick to replace the court’s longest-sitting member. -
Attorney: Businesses could expect 'torrent' of lawsuits if high court doesn't review appellate Dynamex decision
SAN FRANCISCO – The future of business across the state of California may be riding on the state Supreme Court’s ruling over a case decided by Dynamex by an appellate court. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: AB5: Is the Gig Up for California Employers?
On January 1, the Dynamex strict standard for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors goes into effect. -
NFIB gauging level of support for new ride-hailing initiative that seeks to amend AB 5
SACRAMENTO – A coalition of ride-hailing companies and supporters throughout the industry have submitted a ballot initiative to the California Secretary of State’s Office in an effort to amend Assembly Bill 5, a new law that will make it more complicated for companies to classify gig economy workers as contractors. -
Proposed Protect App-Based Drivers & Services Act ballot measure seeks to counter AB 5
SACRAMENTO – A proposed ballot measure defining the classification of app-based drivers as independent contractors has been gaining traction. -
Attorney: Appellate court's decision to apply Dynamex retroactively 'outrageously unfair'
SAN FRANCISCO – California is navigating a legal minefield with state law, the Dynamex decision and exactly what employers are supposed to do moving forward now that a court has ruled Dynamex should be applied retroactively, according to legal observers watching the saga play out in courts. -
CJAC president: Dynamex decision created 'minefield' for state's businesses
SACRAMENTO – California businesses are being left to carry the burden of the recent decision by the California Supreme Court and Assembly Bill 5, according to the president of the Civil Justice Association of California. -
COZEN O'CONNOR: Is the Gig up for California employers?
On April 30, 2018, in Dynamex Operations v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court adopted a strict new standard for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors for purposes of the California wage orders. -
California Retailers Association CEO: Independent contractor bill expected 'to result in extensive, costly litigation'
SACRAMENTO – California has passed a groundbreaking employment legislation that will challenge the business models of gig-economy companies that have thrived in the Golden State over the past decade. -
California Chamber: Independent contractor bill provides 'clarity and certainty' to 'Dynamex,' but more clarification needed
SACRAMENTO – California has passed landmark employment legislation that challenges the business model of gig-economy companies such as ride-hailing giants Uber Technologies and Lyft, some of the powerhouses of Silicon Valley over the past decade. -
Employee rights group supports bill to end arbitration, and other measures expanding workers' ability to sue
WOODLAND HILLS – The California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) supports passage of Assembly Bill 51, which would ban employers from requiring arbitration in employment contracts. -
BUCHALTER NEMER: Buchalter Attorneys Recognized by JD Supra’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
Buchalter is pleased to announce that JD Supra 2019’s Readers’ Choice Awards recently acknowledged the following Buchalter attorneys for their visibility and thought leadership in products liability, employer liability issues, and healthcare. -
LEWIS BRISBOIS: Steven Gatley to Speak at Kala Labor & Employment Seminar
Los Angeles Partner Steven G. Gatley will speak at the 2019 Labor & Employment Seminar hosted by the Korean American Logistics Association (KALA) on Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Torrance, California. -
As deadline looms for bill filing, fallout from Dynamex decision, arbitration on the watch list
SACRAMENTO - Bills barring mandatory arbitration in employment disputes are likely to be filed ahead of next week's deadline for introduction of proposed legislation in the California legislature, according to a group that campaigns against what it believes is excessive litigation. -
BPE LAW GROUP: 2019 Employment Law Update
As is the case every year, there are several changes that came into effect in the new year regarding employment. -
NFIB seeks to avoid retroactive application of contractor-employee ruling
The National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Legal Center has filed an amicus brief urging a federal judge to affirm a district court’s limited liabilities ruling in a suit brought to establish the standard for determining if a Grubhub food delivery driver classifies as an independent contractor or an employee of the company.