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New York City and the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act

New York City and the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act

by Stephen Koppekin | Aug 8, 2017 | Business, Labor Laws, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies

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...
NYC Enacts Scheduling Requirements to Benefit Fast Food Employees

NYC Enacts Scheduling Requirements to Benefit Fast Food Employees

by Stephen Koppekin | Jun 13, 2017 | Labor Laws, News and Events, Organized Labor, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies

New York City will soon adopt a series of laws which limit fast food employers’ ability to shift employees’ schedules on short notice. The legislative package, designated “Fair Workweek,” was signed into law on May 30, 2017, by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. The package’s...

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.

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