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ACA Compliance Responsibilities Could Increase if the Federal Government Adopts the ABC Test for Employee Misclassification

ACA Times

3 minute read: A tsunami for the gig economy may be coming on the horizon. Essentially, the ABC test makes it impractical, if not impossible, for gig economy companies to continue to classify their workers as independent contractors while continuing to operate in the same manner.

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Reasons to Consider Contract Work and Simple Steps to Get Started

GetFive

The gig economy is growing and it could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to network, be your own boss, get a full-time position, and so much more. Go to the jobs section and click on career preferences to turn on the feature and then be sure to click “contract” where it asks what jobs you are open to.

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Is protecting workers’ rights realistic given the challenges faced by employers?

Etz

This might seem typical of gig economy jobs. This is still the subject of High Court legal action as the airline appeals the ruling of the Federal Court that Qantas violated section 341B of the Fair Work Act, which protects employees’ rights to bargain and take protected industrial action.

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Prop 22 has Significant Implications on ACA Healthcare Benefits

ACA Times

Prop 22 has significant implications for gig economy drivers. As we have previously written about gig economy workers , like those who work for Uber and Lyft, in California and other states, the issue of misclassification between employee and independent contractor looms large.

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Gig-Economy Worker Benefits Will Affect ACA Compliance

ACA Times

3 minute read: It’s no mystery that both companies and consumers benefit from the gig-economy, but what about the workers? With states beginning to loosen business closures, more Americans are going to turn to gig-employment as a way of making ends meet. It may be sooner than you think.

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Uber and Lyft sued by California for Misclassifying Gig Workers. How Misclassification can Impact ACA Compliance

ACA Times

3 minute read: Gig Economy giants Uber and Lyft are being sued by the state of California for allegedly failing to meet the requirements of California Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5). The post Uber and Lyft sued by California for Misclassifying Gig Workers. according to a post by Forbes. For questions about the ACA contact us here.

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The Gig Economy Is Losing Ground in its Fight with AB5

ACA Times

The most publicized of these employers have been the leaders of the so-called Gig Economy. While the injunction only covers San Diego, the writing appears to be on the wall for Gig Economy. The post The Gig Economy Is Losing Ground in its Fight with AB5 first appeared on The ACA Times.