Freelance work and the so-called “gig economy” have come to represent an enormous element of the modern labor force, with at least 27% of American workers engaging in some freelance or temporary “gigs” in 2016. Now—at least in New York City—the law is beginning to...
Like it has most facets of life, the internet is shifting our approach to work; in particular, employment-based websites and mobile apps are changing the way many workers locate and perform jobs. Increasingly accessible digital marketplaces are giving rise to a...
Stephen Koppekin is the founder and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. An experienced former executive who spent decades overseeing industrial relations and workplace safety for major businesses in the entertainment industry, Stephen started his own independent consulting business shortly after retiring. He uses 43 years of experience in labor and employment, during which time he worked at two major entertainment corporations and in government agency National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to support a diverse client set.
