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Florida Courts in the National Spotlight: Motor Carriers May Rely on Third-Party Repair Facilities
Originally published in The Transportation Lawyer on April 2020. Republished with permission. All rights reserved. The Florida First District Court of Appeals has been asked to certify a question to the Florida Supreme Court that all eyes are watching around the...
Q&A following TCA Webinar with Openforce and Taylor & Associates on Misclassification, AB5, and COVID-19
Following the recent webinar hosted by Truckload Carriers Association with Taylor & Associates' Kristen Johnson and CEO of Openforce Ryan Kelly covering an Update on AB5 Compliance, the Q&A below gave attendees an opportunity to have their questions answered....
COVID-19: Five Things to Look for in Your Independent Contractor Agreements
Originally published with Openforce. Republished with permission. All rights reserved. Taylor & Associates' Kristen Johnson provides key contract considerations to Openforce, a company that helps manage and assist independent contractors. We hope you find her tips...
COVID-19 Springs Driver Misclassification Traps for Carriers — Here’s How to Avoid Them
Originally published in CCJ on March 30, 2020. Republished with permission. All rights reserved. Motor carriers, 3PLs and logistics providers are rightfully concerned about protecting their workforce, including contracted and employee drivers, and vendors and...
Fleet Drivers Take Note: Federal Extension Granted for Expiring CDLs and Medical Certificates
Drivers Have Until June 30, 2020 to Renew Expired CDLs and Medical Certificates Overview On Tuesday, March 23, 2020, FMCSA issued waivers for drivers with expiring medical certificates, commercial driver licenses (CDLs), and commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) Drivers...
Kristen M.J. Johnson Named 2020 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation by Women in Trucking
Taylor & Associates is proud to announce that its partner, Kristen M.J. Johnson, has been selected as a 2020 Top Woman to Watch in Transportation by Women in Trucking. The only private practice lawyer on the list, Kristen was one of 51 “talented, resourceful women...
What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
In response to the growing impact of COVID-19’s effects on individuals and the economy, Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed into law, the Families First Coronavirus Act (H.R. 6201). The Act is aimed at providing diagnostic services and paid leave to...
How Fleets Can Protect Themselves Against Wage & Hour Laws, Part III
Not just drivers: Dispatchers and other fleet employees can file wage claims Originally published in CCJ on March 10, 2020. Republished with permission. All rights reserved. This is the third piece in a three-part series on how fleets can protect themselves against...
Proper records, required by federal law, can also protect your fleet against costly litigation, Part II
Originally published in CCJ on March 3, 2020. Republished with permission. All rights reserved. This is the second piece in a three-part series on how fleets can protect themselves against wage and hour law claims brought by private or government-backed litigation....
Walmart’s court-ordered $55 million payout to drivers a sobering reminder for fleets: Check your employee manuals, Part I
Originally published in CCJ on February 25, 2020. Republished with permission. All rights reserved. This is the first piece in a three-part series on how fleets can protect themselves against wage and hour law claims brought by private or government-backed litigation....
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