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Recently I attended an HR law seminar, some time was spent on 'independent contractor' relationships as many an employer have been tempted to go this route. As one who worked for DOL for many years this is a 'one more time around' behavior for me. DOL is the least of an employers' risks... IRS, worker's compensation, unemployment taxes, social security and Medicare taxes are all in the mix.
Recent litigation regarding the 'independent contractor' status of delivery drivers in the 9th Circuit IMHO puts their business model in question. If they loose more cases going forward, as I think they will, I think they will be in difficulty. I understand that they will say that they have robust defenses but I doubt the courts will see it their way. Reflect on the Microsoft independent contractor litigation years ago and the money it took to unwind that problem. FedX is no Microsoft.
Recent litigation regarding the 'independent contractor' status of delivery drivers in the 9th Circuit IMHO puts their business model in question. If they loose more cases going forward, as I think they will, I think they will be in difficulty. I understand that they will say that they have robust defenses but I doubt the courts will see it their way. Reflect on the Microsoft independent contractor litigation years ago and the money it took to unwind that problem. FedX is no Microsoft.