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The Gig Economy's Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in New York?

The Gig Economy’s Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in New York?

New York uses a multi-factor test to classify gig workers as employees or independent contractors, focusing on control, independence, and economic reality. The Freelance ...

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Self-Driving Cars and Drones: How Colorado is (or Isn't) Regulating New Technology

Self-Driving Cars and Drones: How Colorado is (or Isn’t) Regulating New Technology

Colorado permits self-driving cars through permissive 2017 legislation but lacks dedicated regulatory oversight, relying instead on compliance with existing traffic laws. Drones face more ...

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Can Your Employer Read That Email? Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws in Kentucky

Can Your Employer Read That Email? Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws in Kentucky

Kentucky employers can generally access and read employee emails on company systems, provided they give prior written notice for electronic monitoring under state law. ...

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"The Right to Disconnect: Examining Louisiana's Approach to Work-Life Balance and Labor Laws"

“The Right to Disconnect: Examining Louisiana’s Approach to Work-Life Balance and Labor Laws”

Louisiana lacks a specific “right to disconnect” law allowing employees to ignore work communications outside regular hours. Instead, the state promotes work-life balance through ...

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Chopping Down a Cactus: A Felony in Arizona, But What About Your Vermont Yard?

Chopping Down a Cactus: A Felony in Arizona, But What About Your Vermont Yard?

Vermont lacks specific protections for cacti, which are uncommon in its temperate climate, unlike Arizona where native saguaros are safeguarded under state law as ...

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Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Georgia Backyard?

Is Sleeping on a Refrigerator Illegal in Your Georgia Backyard?

This notion stems from an old internet myth and “dumb laws” lists, often vaguely attributed to “my state” without specifying Georgia, and no actual ...

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Deed Dilemmas: What North Carolina's Property Laws Really Mean for Your Backyard Fence

Deed Dilemmas: What North Carolina’s Property Laws Really Mean for Your Backyard Fence

North Carolina property deeds establish legal boundaries that directly impact backyard fence responsibilities, often requiring surveys to confirm lines before installation. No statewide mandate ...

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Slip and Fall in New Mexico: Who's at Fault and Can You Get Compensation?

Slip and Fall in New Mexico: Who’s at Fault and Can You Get Compensation?

In New Mexico, property owners or occupiers are typically at fault in slip-and-fall cases if their negligence—such as failing to fix known hazards or ...

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Divorce in Illinois : Child Custody, Alimony, and How the Illinois Decides Your Future

Divorce in Illinois : Child Custody, Alimony, and How the Illinois Decides Your Future

Illinois courts prioritize the child’s best interests in divorce cases, replacing “custody” with parental responsibilities (decision-making) and parenting time (schedules). Alimony, called spousal maintenance, ...

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The Gig Economy's Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in Pennsylvania?

The Gig Economy’s Legal Landscape: Are You an Employee or Contractor in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania uses a strict “control test” to distinguish gig workers as employees or independent contractors, focusing on whether the business directs how, when, and ...

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