The crux of the IC status issue in real estate
Opinion
With the possibility of the PRO Act passing, independent contractors face an uphill battle. Here's how the two primary tests for classifying ICs work, NAR's response to recent press coverage about the issue and steps real estate professionals can take — just in case
by Bernice Ross Mar 31
Is independent contractor status for real estate agents coming to an end?
Opinion
If passed, the PRO Act would make the 'ABC' test for independent contractor status the law of the land and would classify most real estate professionals and almost all other gig workers as employees
by Bernice Ross Mar 16
Employee or independent contractors: Should California brokerages be making contingency plans?
Opinion
Brokers and agents in California need to start adjusting their roles as the law defining contractors v employees is upended
by Bernice Ross May 13
Purplebricks with shattered windows
Following 2018 California Supreme Court Decision, similar cases expected to hit courts soon. 'We have another case where agent classification is also an issue,' lawyer says
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 27
Former agent says Owners.com violates independent contractor rules
Michael Lissack has filed complaints in 8 states alleging the brokerage's agents should be classified as employees
by Patrick Kearns Jul 25