Jared Cook

Jared Cook

May 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: The New Old Independent Contractor Rules

The U.S. Department of Labor's new independent contractor regulations, effective March 11, 2024, replace a previous set of regulations issued under the Trump administration in 2021; however, the new rule is not really new.

By Jared Cook and Allen A. Shoikhetbrod

8 minute read

February 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

New York Court Ruling Holds No Private Right of Action for Pay Frequency Claims

Two recent events may mark the end of the "frequency-of-pay" litigation that has hit New York employers in recent years. It is important to look at the background surrounding the uptick in pay frequency claims, the Second Department's decision and Governor Hochul's Executive Budget Proposal, as they could have major implications for employees and employers in the years to come.

By Allen A. Shoikhetbrod and Jared Cook

6 minute read