Podcast appearances and mentions of kim kavin

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by two incredible guests: Mike Hruby (https://x.com/venturemike1) and Kim Kavin (https://x.com/thekimkavin). Mike is a seasoned advocate for independent work and entrepreneurship, while Kim is a respected journalist and a passionate voice for freelancers' rights. Together, we dive deep into the alarming developments happening right now in New Jersey, where the state Labor Department has proposed a new independent-contractor rule that could drastically restrict the freedom of an estimated 1.7 million people who work as independent contractors, freelancers, self-employed individuals, and gig economy drivers for companies like Uber and DoorDash.   This episode unpacks what's really at stake. While the proposed policies are being framed as protections, what the proposed NJDOL rule states is that it will not create any jobs. The fear is that ICs get wiped out and are left with nothing. that would strip people of the flexibility, autonomy, and control that make independent work so vital. Mike and Kim explain how similar policy-making. has played out in other states, and why this movement could have nationwide implications. It's a critical conversation for anyone who values the freedom to choose how and when they work.   Kim Kavin: https://www.freelancebusting.com/ Mike Hruby https://www.newjobsamerica.com/   Rideshare Rodeo Brand & Podcast: https://linktr.ee/RideshareRodeo 

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your colleagues.Kim Kavin, a freelance writer and editor, co-founder of Fight for Freelancers USA, and publisher of FreelanceBusting.com, returns to the podcast to discuss the latest happenings in the War on the Gig Economy.In this episode Kim discusses what is transpiring at the federal and state levels with respect to the efforts to fight for Americans' right to choose how to earn a living, as well as the efforts to destroy that right.Read more about the fight against freelance busting at FreelanceBusting.comLaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, become a subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Kim Kavin rejoins the podcast to discuss all the latest in the unions' and Democrats' efforts to destroy independent contracting for millions of Americans.Kim Kavin, a freelance writer and editor, co-founder of Fight for Freelancers USA, and publisher of FreelanceBusting.com, returns to the podcast to discuss the latest happenings in the War on the Gig Economy.In this episode Kim discusses what is transpiring at the federal and state levels with respect to the efforts to fight for Americans' right to choose how to earn a living, as well as the efforts to destroy that right.Read more about the fight against freelance busting at FreelanceBusting.com__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Join us on this episode of DriveThruHR as we sit down with Kim Kavin, (X)co-founder of the Fight For Freelancers coalition and a leading voice in the movement to protect the rights of independent contractors. Kim shares her journey into advocacy and offers sharp insights into the challenges posed by sectoral organizing and freelance-busting legislation, such as California's AB5, the Massachusetts ballot measure, and the PRO Act. We'll explore why these legislative efforts have sparked such fierce debates, what they mean for the future of freelance work, and how policymakers can find balanced, bipartisan solutions. Kim also discusses the workforce transformation from 1955 to 2025, emphasizing the growing need for a labor policy that respects the rights of both traditional employees and independent contractors. If you're a freelancer, small business owner, or HR professional, this conversation is packed with practical advice on how to get involved, protect your rights, and help shape the future of work. Don't miss this engaging and informative discussion with one of the leading advocates for America's independent workforce! Tune in to learn how we can ensure everyone has a seat at the labor policy table.

Kim Kavin is an award-winning freelance writer who is also passionate about better understanding where dogs come from in the United States. Her book, The Dog Merchants, is a fascinating read for anyone who wants a look at places few of us are able to go, such as a dog auction or a high volume kennel-based breeding operation. Kim and I talked about the ins and outs of the complex industry that has grown up around puppy production, including large scale breeding and rescue operations. In this interview, the two of us are describing a system that is absolutely sub-optimal with regard to canine welfare. While we did discuss how some parts of the system may not be as abhorrent as they've been described elsewhere, I want to be clear that one of the goals of the Functional Dog Collaborative is to make change in exactly this area. So please do not confuse our descriptions of what is existing for our approval of it. You can find Kim at kimkavin.com. In addition to her book The Dog Merchants, you may also enjoy checking out her book Little Boy Blue (also discussed briefly in this interview).

Kim Kavin and I will be doing a one hour live, if you are not familiar with Kim do not miss this. You can find Kim Kavin at the links below: 1. Freelance Busting: https://www.freelancebusting.com/ 2. Twitter: https://x.com/thekimkavin 3. Kim Kavin (other work): https://kimkavin.wordpress.com/  

Returning guest Kim Kavin, a freelance writer, editor and co-founder of Fight for Freelancers has a new Substack: FreelanceBusting.com.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Kim Kavin joins host Peter List to discuss where the battle against the freelance busters stands during this election cycle.Be sure to subscribe to Kim's substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Millions of Americans' careers are on the line in this election. Yet, no one is talking about the War on Independent ContractorsReturning guest Kim Kavin, a freelance writer, editor and co-founder of Fight for Freelancers has a new Substack: FreelanceBusting.com.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Kim Kavin joins host Peter List to discuss where the battle against the freelance busters stands during this election cycle.Be sure to subscribe to Kim's Substack here.__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Kim Kavin & Pacific Legal Foundation. We will be discussing the lawsuit which has been filed against the Department of Labor, regarding the new 'Rule Change'. .:: READ THE LAWSUIT ::. https://fightforfreelancersusa.files.wordpress.com/2024/01/2024.01.16-01-plf-complaint-filed.pdf ***** Become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/ridesharerodeo

Up to 72 million Americans participate in the gig economy as 1099 independent contractors and are under siege by state and federal bureaucrats.Following the U.S. Department of Labor's releasing its final rule to limit the freedom of individuals to earn a living though independent contracting, the founders of Fight For Freelancers, a coalition of more than 2,500 freelancers in professions ranging from writing to truck driving, filed a lawsuit through the Pacific Legal Foundation.In this second episode in our multi-part series on the War on Independent Contractors, Kim Kavin, one of the founders of Fight for Freelancers USA, returns to Labor Relations Radio, along with her attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation's Wilson Freeman to discuss the lawsuit, as well as the War on Independent Contractors at the state and federal levels.Related:Labor Relations Radio, E109—The War on Independent Contractors, Part I: Rep. Kevin KileyExplainer: Top 10 Facts About the War on Independent Contractors in the U.S.Pacific Legal Foundation: Freelancers sue Department of Labor over vague, new contracting ruleFollow Kim Kavin on X (formerly Twitter)To listen to all other episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.LaborUnionNews.com and Labor Relations Radio are subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Subscribed0 CommentsLaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations RadioLabor union-related news stories from around the United StatesListen onSubstack AppApple PodcastsRSS FeedAppears in episode__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Following the U.S. Department of Labor's releasing its final rule to limit the freedom of individuals to earn a living though independent contracting, the founders of Fight For Freelancers, a coalition of more than 2,500 freelancers in professions ranging from writing to truck driving, filed a lawsuit through the Pacific Legal Foundation.In this second episode in our multi-part series on the War on Independent Contractors, Kim Kavin, one of the founders of Fight for Freelancers USA, returns to Labor Relations Radio, along with her attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation's Wilson Freeman to discuss the lawsuit, as well as the War on Independent Contractors at the state and federal levels.Related: * Labor Relations Radio, E109—The War on Independent Contractors, Part I: Rep. Kevin Kiley* Explainer: Top 10 Facts About the War on Independent Contractors in the U.S.* Pacific Legal Foundation: Freelancers sue Department of Labor over vague, new contracting rule* Follow Kim Kavin on X (formerly Twitter)* To listen to all other episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.LaborUnionNews.com and Labor Relations Radio are subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of The Rideshare Rodeo (episode 264), I am joined by an amazing panel. Kim Kavin, Mike Hruby, & Karen Anderson. The four of us discuss Independent Contractor status in the U.S., now and moving forward. .:: PANELIST LINKS ::. Kim Kavin: https://fightforfreelancers.com/ Mike Hruby: https://www.newjobsamerica.com/ Karen Anderson: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreelancersAgainstAB5 ***** Support Rideshare Rodeo Patreon Page: https://patreon.com/ridesharerodeo

The Dog Merchants Driven by her incredible curiosity, Kim Kavin uncovered the world of dog auctions. 11 BILLION dollars exchanges hands during the buying and selling of companion animals. Even the so-called 'rescues' are partaking in the auction process, using donated dollars to buy, rehabilitate and adopt these dogs at considerably high prices. While not necessarily humane, nor ethical, it's all legal simply because pets are viewed as property in the eyes of the law. Listen Now Battling Pet Allergies It's that time of the year when allergies present a problem for both human and our furry-companions. Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker has the 'top 3 things you can do to calm your pet's allergies.' Listen Now World's Oldest Dog?! Last month, "Maggie the Kelpie," an Australian dog that was possibly the oldest dog in the world, died. Maggie was 30 years old according to her owner. That's over 200 in human years, and a contender for the oldest dog in the world, except for one thing.... Listen Now Does Your Dog Have GPS? You know that you can track your pet dog or cat with your smart-phone, all you need is a GPS locator on their collar. But, there are quite a few pet trackers out there, so we break it down for you. Listen Now Litter Box Etiquette Yes, there indeed is etiquette for your kitty's litter. Doc Halligan (Lucy Pet Foundation) will help any cat owner solve their litter-box issues. Cat no going inside the box? Maybe you're not following the etiquette. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

From California's AB5 and the 'ABC Test' to the Department of Labor's proposed Six-Part Rule on independent contractors, Congress Kiley breaks down the differences and similarities.Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has become one of the nation's leading defenders of independent contractors' right to earn a living.Recently, Representative Kiley chaired a subcommittee hearing to defend the rights of 60-70 million Americans who earn incomes as independent contractors.During that hearing, prior Labor Relations Radio guests Karen Andersen and Kim Kavin testified, as did the Mercatus Center's Dr. Liya Palagashvili on the ‘War on Independent Contractors.'In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Congressman Kiley was able to discuss some of the issues surrounding California's AB5, the ‘ABC Test,' as well as Department of Labor's proposed six-part test on independent contractors.Related:Kiley, Foxx Call Out Su's DOL For Unlawfully Ignoring Trump RuleLabor Relations Radio, E71—Economist Dr. Liya Palagashvili on AB5, the PRO Act and the DOL's Rule on Independent ContractorsLabor Relations Radio, E70—Guest Kim Kavin on her Congressional Testimony on the "War On Independent Contractors"Labor Labor Relations, Ep. 69—Karen Anderson on AB5, the havoc wreaked on California's gig economy & AB5's scandal-plagued union authorLabor Relations Radio, Ep. 39—Guest Kim Kavin on the US DOL's Proposed Anti-Independent Contractor RulesTo listen to all other episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your colleagues.Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) has become one of the nation's leading defenders of independent contractors' right to earn a living.Recently, Representative Kiley chaired a subcommittee hearing to defend the rights of 60-70 million Americans who earn incomes as independent contractors. During that hearing, prior Labor Relations Radio guests Karen Andersen and Kim Kavin testified, as did the Mercatus Center's Dr. Liya Palagashvili on the ‘War on Independent Contractors.'In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Congressman Kiley was able to discuss some of the issues surrounding California's AB5, the ‘ABC Test,' as well as Department of Labor's proposed six-part test on independent contractors.Related:* Kiley, Foxx Call Out Su's DOL For Unlawfully Ignoring Trump Rule* Labor Relations Radio, E71—Economist Dr. Liya Palagashvili on AB5, the PRO Act and the DOL's Rule on Independent Contractors* Labor Relations Radio, E70—Guest Kim Kavin on her Congressional Testimony on the "War On Independent Contractors"* Labor Labor Relations, Ep. 69—Karen Anderson on AB5, the havoc wreaked on California's gig economy & AB5's scandal-plagued union author* Labor Relations Radio, Ep. 39—Guest Kim Kavin on the US DOL's Proposed Anti-Independent Contractor RulesTo listen to all other episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Kim Kavin, is a freelance writer and editor from New Jersey and co-founder of Fight For Freelancers USA returns to Labor Relations Radio to share her insights after testifying in Congress about President Biden's “War on Independent Contractors”During the hearing, Ms. Kavin testified about the need to protect independent contractors across the United States from proposed restrictions on the choice of self-employment. She warned about potential negative effects of federal legislation and regulations, modeled after California's disastrous Assembly Bill 5, that redefine who is an independent contractor and who is an employee.[Watch the whole hearing here.]Watch: Ms. Kavin's opening statement to the Congressional subcommittee here.Watch: Rep. Bobby Scott doesn't know what's in his own bill here.Follow Kim Kavin on TwitterFor all prior Labor Relations Radio episodes with Kim Kavin, go here.For all prior episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here.__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your colleagues.Kim Kavin, is a freelance writer and editor from New Jersey and co-founder of Fight For Freelancers USA returns to Labor Relations Radio to share her insights after testifying in Congress about President Biden's “War on Independent Contractors” During the hearing, Ms. Kavin testified about the need to protect independent contractors across the United States from proposed restrictions on the choice of self-employment. She warned about potential negative effects of federal legislation and regulations, modeled after California's disastrous Assembly Bill 5, that redefine who is an independent contractor and who is an employee.[Watch the whole hearing here.]* Watch: Ms. Kavin's opening statement to the Congressional subcommittee here.* Watch: Rep. Bobby Scott doesn't know what's in his own bill.Follow Kim Kavin on TwitterFor all prior Labor Relations Radio episodes with Kim Kavin, go here.For all prior episodes of Labor Relations Radio, go here. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Kim Kavin began her journalism career at a newspaper nearly 25 years ago. While many local newspapers have either been bought out, consolidated or shut-down, Kim Kavin made a move to yachting journalism before many of those changes began to proliferate. Her initial move to yachting was well, to Yachting Magazine.Kim walks us through those early days, explaining how she wound up at Yachting and the many other publications with which she's played a major role. Those other publications include: Soundings, Passagemaker, Cruising World, Soundings Trade Only, Yachts International, and Boatsetter. Part of that discussion includes how she successfully navigated a world occupied predominately by men.Kim introduces me to the practice of “enthusiast oriented journalism”. Unlike in the world of Woodward & Bernstein, the approach to covering a story about a yacht or charter is a different, yet valued pursuit. There exists a delicate dance between the yachting businesses and the journalists that cover them. She also walks us through some of the structural changes that have taken place at magazines, and how she now works as a freelance journalist and writer.Beyond Kim's work in the world of yachting journalism, she also has a love and passion for dogs that runs deep.  That passion runs so deep, her curiosity about the history of her adopted dog led her on a personal journey to discover the origin of her beloved pet. This was documented in her book, Little Boy Blue, released in 2012. CNN did a story on the book that ultimately resulted in a kill shelter being closed down.Most of our talk is about boats, yachts and the behind the scenes of yachting journalism. The last 10 minutes or so are about our mutual love of dogs and her work in that field.You can learn more about Kim, her writing history, accolades and links to her writings and advocacy for freelancers at her web site: http://www.kimkavin.com/And next time you pick up a copy of Yachting, be sure to look for her name and you'll be able to put a voice to the words. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisheaton.substack.com

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your friends and colleaguesWith the U.S. Department of Labor's public comment period on the DOL's proposed rule on independent contractors now closed, Kim Kavin, a returning guest, freelance writer and co-founder of Fight for Freelancers USA , provides an update on the union-backed governments' efforts to kill the gig economy. Related:* Public Comment to the DOL from Fight For Freelancers USA* Labor Relations Radio, Ep. 39—Guest Kim Kavin on the US DOL's Proposed Anti-Independent Contractor Rules* The Surprising History of 'Freelance' (Freelancing has always been a battle. Literally.)LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest and Labor Relations Radio are reader-supported publications. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

With the U.S. Department of Labor's public comment period on the DOL's proposed rule on independent contractors now closed, Kim Kavin, a returning guest, freelance writer and co-founder of Fight for Freelancers USA , provides an update on the union-backed governments' efforts to kill the gig economy.Related:Public Comment to the DOL from Fight For Freelancers USALabor Relations Radio, Ep. 39—Guest Kim Kavin on the US DOL's Proposed Anti-Independent Contractor RulesThe Surprising History of 'Freelance' (Freelancing has always been a battle. Literally.)

Americans have until November 28th to submit comments on this important issue.Returning guest Kim Kavin is a full-time, freelance journalist and one of the co-founders of Fight for Freelancers USA.Albeit reluctantly, Ms. Kavin is one of the nation's most knowledgable individuals on how union-backed politicians and agency bureaucrats are attempting to outlaw independent contracting through legislative and regulatory fiat.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Ms. Kavin joins host Peter List to discuss and break down the Department of Labor's recently announced Proposed Rules for Independent Contractors, and how it appears to be similar to California's failed ‘ABC Test.'As there are 59 million Americans who participate in the ‘gig economy' as independent contractors, with the period for public comments closing on November 28, 2022, Ms. Kavin urges people who want to have a voice on this very important issue to go to the Federal Register and leave a comment (link here).Related articles:DOL independent contractor definition could pose problems for truck fleetsU.S. Labor Department Proposed Rule Threatens Independent Contractor Health, Financial StabilityRoth: Biden's plan to kill independent and gig workProposed DOL Independent Contractor Rule Would Stifle Worker Freedom

Returning guest Kim Kavin is a full-time, freelance journalist and one of the co-founders of Fight for Freelancers USA.Albeit reluctantly, Ms. Kavin is one of the nation's most knowledgeable individuals on how union-backed politicians and agency bureaucrats are attempting to outlaw independent contracting through legislative and regulatory fiat.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Ms. Kavin joins host Peter List to discuss and break down the Department of Labor's recently announced Proposed Rules for Independent Contractors, and how it appears to be similar to California's failed ‘ABC Test.'As there are 59 million Americans who participate in the ‘gig economy' as independent contractors, with the period for public comments closing on November 28, 2022, Ms. Kavin urges people who want to have a voice on this very important issue to go to the Federal Register and leave a comment (link here).Related articles:* DOL independent contractor definition could pose problems for truck fleets* U.S. Labor Department Proposed Rule Threatens Independent Contractor Health, Financial Stability* Roth: Biden's plan to kill independent and gig work* Proposed DOL Independent Contractor Rule Would Stifle Worker Freedom Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

The so-called “gig economy” encompasses hundreds (perhaps thousands) of professions and 59 million Americans and is growing.However, because independent contractors (aka “freelancers” or “gig workers”) are not “employees” under National Labor Relations Act and cannot be unionized, unions and their political allies are trying to kill the gig economy at the state-by-state level, as well as at the federal level through the “PRO Act” by enacting a draconian measure called the ‘ABC Test.'Since first covering this issue on Labor Relations Radio back in February, there has been a lot of things happening across the country in the fight to save the gig economy and freelancers' and gig workers' ability to work.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Kim Kavin, one of the leaders of the grassroots group Fight for Freelancers USA, returns to the podcast and shares updates, as well as clarifies some of the issues around the fight to save the gig economy.Related Links:Labor Relations Radio Ep. 3: How to Crush 59 Million Americans' incomes with three simple letters: ABCFollow Kim Kavin on TwitterFight For Freelancers USAFight For Freelancers Files Amicus Brief with National Labor Relations BoardFreelancers Against AB5—AB5 Personal StoriesCalifornia Supreme Court Dramatically Reshapes California Worker Classification LawsThe ABC TestUnder the ABC test, a worker will be deemed to have been “suffered or permitted to work,” and thus, an employee for wage order purposes, unless the putative employer proves:(A) that the worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact;(B) that the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity's business; and(C) that the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed.

The so-called “gig economy” encompasses hundreds (perhaps thousands) of professions and 59 million Americans and is growing.However, because independent contractors (aka “freelancers” or “gig workers”) are not “employees” under National Labor Relations Act and cannot be unionized, unions and their political allies are trying to kill the gig economy at the state-by-state level, as well as at the federal level through the “PRO Act” by enacting a draconian measure called the ‘ABC Test.’Since first covering this issue on Labor Relations Radio back in February, there has been a lot of things happening across the country in the fight to save the gig economy and freelancers’ and gig workers’ ability to work.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Kim Kavin, one of the leaders of the grassroots group Fight for Freelancers USA, returns to the podcast and shares updates, as well as clarifies some of the issues around the fight to save the gig economy.Related Links:Labor Relations Radio Ep. 3: How to Crush 59 Million Americans' incomes with three simple letters: ABCFollow Kim Kavin on TwitterFight For Freelancers USAFight For Freelancers Files Amicus Brief with National Labor Relations BoardFreelancers Against AB5—AB5 Personal StoriesCalifornia Supreme Court Dramatically Reshapes California Worker Classification LawsThe ABC TestUnder the ABC test, a worker will be deemed to have been “suffered or permitted to work,” and thus, an employee for wage order purposes, unless the putative employer proves:(A) that the worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact;(B) that the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business; and(C) that the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed.Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your colleagues.Subscribe and listen to Labor Relations Radio on these podcast platforms:Amazon MusicApple PodcastsBuzzsproutGoogle PodcastsSpotifyMore…LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest and Labor Relations Radio is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts, podcasts and to support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Today I am happy to have Ron Walter (EntreCourier.com), back on the show.  We are going to discuss a Colorado ruling that could have a major effect on the Gig Economy. .:: TOPICS COVERED ::. 00:00:00 Introduction. 00:01:15 How this Doordash situation started. 00:04:00 Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) Ruling. 00:06:45 The “ABC” Test. 00:12:30 “We are NOT a food delivery company” -Doordash. 00:17:30 Notifying “Dashers” they are not taking enough orders. 00:23:00 Doordash had no response to questions regarding “Acceptance Rate”. 00:29:30 Why didn't DoorDash just pay the $227? 00:35:00 3rd party insurance. 00:40:00 Will this impact the gig economy? 00:50:00 Why do people think these gig companies could/would handle W2 employees? 00:54:00 What is to stop Colorado Doordash Dashers from doing this? 01:00:00 Comparison to California AB5. 01:05:00 Concerns on the National level. 01:10:00 Kim Kavin the I.C. rock star. 01:14:00 How could this effect “unemployment”? 01:20:00 Outro. .:: Links ::. Colorado Independent Drivers United: https://cidu-cwa7777.org/news/cidu-newsletter-no-4/ Colorado Department Of Labor Standards & Statistics Wage & Hour Citation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nrugPZAZU2soYh-nSxAUzumHYxTlSjW9/view Colorado Department of Labor & Employment: https://cdle.colorado.gov/decisions-appeals-resources-faqs DoorDash Class Action Lawsuit (specific to Massachusetts and Illinois law): https://www.classlawgroup.com/employment/doordash-driver-class-action-lawsuit/ .:: BECOME A PATREON MEMBER AND HELP SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE CONTENT ::. https://www.patreon.com/RideshareRodeo .:: Sponsored by Middleton Tech ::. https://middletontech.com/our-app.html  

With union membership down to 10.3 percent of the American workforce—or 14 million workers—and 59 million workers who are independent contractors (aka ‘freelancers' or ‘gig workers') who are not unionized, unions and their allies in state and federal government are attacking the “gig economy.”What began in California as a law called ‘AB5' to push a concept called the ABC Test—which has had catastrophic consequences on tens of thousands of people—has expanded nationally into the currently-stalled PRO-Act and, now, the National Labor Relations Board is looking to implement the ABC Test to define what constitutes an independent contractor vs. an “employee” for the purpose of unionization.On this episode of Labor Relations Radio, host Peter List discussed the ramifications of the ABC Test with two individuals on the front lines in the battle to try to stop it.Kim Kavin and Lisa Rothstein are both freelancers—one in New Jersey, the other in California—who, along with others, have been leading a grassroots effort to raise awareness to the ABC Test.Kim is one of the leaders of FightForFreelancers USA, and Lisa has been involved with Freelancers Against AB5 since the beginning.LinksThe ABC TestUnder the ABC test, a worker will be deemed to have been “suffered or permitted to work,” and thus, an employee for wage order purposes, unless the putative employer proves:(A) that the worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact;(B) that the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity's business; and(C) that the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed.Fight For Freelancers USAFight For Freelancers Files Amicus Brief with National Labor Relations BoardFreelancers Against AB5—AB5 Personal StoriesCalifornia Supreme Court Dramatically Reshapes California Worker Classification LawsCalifornia Supreme Court Rules Dynamex ABC Test is RetroactiveNLRB Invites Briefs Regarding Independent Contractor StandardBureau of Labor Statistics — Union Membership Summary

With union membership down to 10.3 percent of the American workforce—or 14 million workers—and 59 million workers who are independent contractors (aka ‘freelancers’ or ‘gig workers’) who are not unionized, unions and their allies in state and federal government are attacking the “gig economy.”What began in California as a law called ‘AB5’ to push a concept called the ABC Test—which has had catastrophic consequences on tens of thousands of people—has expanded nationally into the currently-stalled PRO-Act and, now, the National Labor Relations Board is looking to implement the ABC Test to define what constitutes an independent contractor vs. an “employee” for the purpose of unionization.On this episode of Labor Relations Radio, host Peter List discussed the ramifications of the ABC Test with two individuals on the front lines in the battle to try to stop it.Kim Kavin and Lisa Rothstein are both freelancers—one in New Jersey, the other in California—who, along with others, have been leading a grassroots effort to raise awareness to the ABC Test.Kim is one of the leaders of FightForFreelancers USA, and Lisa has been involved with Freelancers Against AB5 since the beginning.LinksThe ABC TestUnder the ABC test, a worker will be deemed to have been “suffered or permitted to work,” and thus, an employee for wage order purposes, unless the putative employer proves:(A) that the worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact;(B) that the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business; and(C) that the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed.Fight For Freelancers USAFight For Freelancers Files Amicus Brief with National Labor Relations BoardFreelancers Against AB5—AB5 Personal StoriesCalifornia Supreme Court Dramatically Reshapes California Worker Classification LawsCalifornia Supreme Court Rules Dynamex ABC Test is RetroactiveNLRB Invites Briefs Regarding Independent Contractor StandardBureau of Labor Statistics — Union Membership Summary Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Uber Lyft Drivers and Gig Economy Workers Weekly News & Interviews:   Today I have Kim Kavin on the show to discuss the very real threat facing Independent Contractors, and their fight to choose the way they work, live, and earn.   Kim has been a key player in keeping workers freedoms and ways they earn up to them, NOT our government.  She also runs the website #FightForFreelancers  With multiple states trying to end the choice to be an Independent Contractor, and even the Federal Government trying to take this right away from the entire country.   Kim has been extremely vocal in stopping junk bills and legislation from ending the Independent Contractor as we know it. So, settle in and relax, as we discuss what is going on all over the country regarding Union takeovers and what we can do to stop it. These type laws would effect 59 Million workers in the United States, that is over 30% of the workforce.   Join us on this episode as we dive into 'what is going on?' Ready... Set... Rodeo!!!!! Rideshare Rodeo is sponsored by Curri.com Drive for Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib Kim Kavin links below: Website: https://fightforfreelancersusa.com Facebook group Fight For Freelancers USA: https://facebook.com/groups/2754328577981607… Fight For Freelancers USA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Freelancers_USA Twitter: @thekimkavin   Curri Links: Website: https://www.curri.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/curri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamcurri/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18756359 Drive For Curri: https://drivecurri.app.link/fom2uFMcCib  

New York Magazine reports that the Pandemic Puppy boom has left many New Yorkers in a kind of do-gooder competition to see who can qualify to get one of a seemingly dwindling number of rescue dogs. Annie talks about why it's so hard and how that this fact is probably a good thing for the dogs involved. She offers some tips on how to acquire a shelter dog and things to avoid doing when your looking to buy or adopt a dog. She also argues that it can be a good idea to work with a quality breeder, and gives some advice on how to tell the good from the shady. New York Magazine article https://www.thecut.com/2021/07/why-adopting-a-rescue-dog-is-so-hard-right-now.html Orthopedic Foundations For Animals and the CHIC Program https://www.ofa.org/about/chic-program The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson https://www.amazon.com/dp/1617811122?tag=thedogs00-20 Pets In America by Katherine C. Grier https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807829900?tag=thedogs00-20 The Dog Merchants by Kim Kavin https://www.amazon.com/dp/1681771403?tag=thedogs00-20 Predisposed: Liberals, Conservatives and the Biology of Political Differences by Kevin Smith, John Hibbing and John Alford https://www.amazon.com/dp/0415535875?tag=thedogs00-20 Episode with Cherie Mahon of River Valley Doodles https://www.schoolforthedogs.com/podcasts/lets-talk-about-dog-breeding-with-cherrie-mahon-of-river-valley-doodles/

This is a rerelease of episode #73, from September 2020, about the devastating effects the federal PRO Act would have on independent contractors in the U.S.   I am rereleasing this now because the House has announced its plans to vote on this act next week, the week of March 8. We need your help! We must all tell our House representative and our two senators the impact of the PRO Act on our careers. We must explain that we are not “gig workers,” that we are career professionals just like lawyers and accountants. Please tell your story about how you benefit by being an independent contractor.   The PRO Act will likely pass the Democratic House. But, in the 50-50 split Senate, there is hope, but we must get the word out and talk to our legislators and senators now.   This is a call to action!   Here is the edited version of the original show notes from September, with resources below: Today’s guest are Kim Kavin and Karon Warren, two longtime freelance writers who have built successful freelance businesses. Both are active in the fight against the national PRO Act. Kim was active fighting against a similar state bill in New Jersey, and Karon heads up the national efforts to defeat the PRO Act through the grassroots organization Fight for Freelancers. The PRO Act (Protecting the Right to Organize) was introduced in Congress in late 2019. The initial intent of the bill was to protect workers who are misclassified and give them the ability to join a union. However, the bill was amended to add a classification test taken directly from California’s disastrous anti-freelance bill (now law) known as AB5. That test is called the ABC Test and was written in the 1930s for factory workers. The way the ABC Test is currently written prohibits most independent contractors from working with clients. It doesn’t matter if you call yourself a freelancer, consultant, an agency, whatever — if you are a W9 independent contractor, this affects you. The rest of the PRO Act does not harm freelancers, so freelancers need to focus their efforts on getting the ABC Test part of the bill changed. The push for this bill is union funded, and Democrats—including President Joe Biden—support the bill. In California, legislators “weaponized” the ABC Test by deleting some of the original language. The ABC Test has three prongs (A, B, C) that independent contractors must pass in order to do business. It’s the B part that is the problem. B originally had two parts: Part 1 says you can’t be in the same line of business as the company that is paying you to do the work. But Part 2 negates Part 1 if you do all of your work off company premises. Most freelancers can pass Part 2. However, California deleted Part 2, leaving only the part that says you can’t be in the same line of business as the company paying you. That went into law in January 2020 in the state and destroyed careers of all types of independent contractors, who could no longer work for companies in their industry. This included respiratory therapists and other medical professionals who contract with various hospitals — they lost work when they were needed the most during the pandemic. Other careers and industries affected include journalists, content writers, editors, real estate appraisers, comedians, theater workers, symphonies and orchestras, truck drivers, translators and more. In fact, California has found more than 300 industries hurt by AB5. California freelancer writers managed to get an exemption in the law that capped their submissions to 35 a year for each client. The exemption partially helped some writers, but it also had a lot of problems — for example, content writers, blog writers and newspaper columnists could quickly and easily hit 35 submissions, ending their work for that year for that client. Forbes, Hearst and New York Times were among those who have stopped hiring California freelancers. In December 2019, the AB5 copycat bills started popping up in Democrat strongholds (blue states), including New York and New Jersey, where Kim lives. The bill was introduced in New Jersey with about six weeks to go in a lame duck session. New Jersey freelance writers organized quickly to educate lawmakers about the damage to freelance careers. In New Jersey, lawmakers seemed to pay attention when the writers explained that they were “career professionals,” who earn anywhere from $50 to $300 an hour from clients. They compared themselves to specialized accountants and attorneys. They told individual stories that showed that they were professionals, not victims. The movement created the Twitter hashtag #IRSNotABC, which represents that the IRS standard is a better standard than the ABC Test. We should advocate for the PRO Act and state copycat bills to change their language to follow the IRS standard, not the ABC Test. The IRS standard already exists. It was written in the 1980s and has been updated since. The standard has about 60 questions to evaluate the relationship between a person and a company. The IRS website says, “The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work, not what will be done and how it will be done.” Unlike the B part of ABC, the IRS standard allows independent contractors to work in the same industry as their clients. Most legitimate independent contractors can pass the IRS standard. Laws already exist to protect exploited freelancers, and individuals can file a report with the IRS if they believe they have been exploited, like if they were hired as a “freelancer” but the company required them to work a full-time schedule and on the premises. That is not freelancing. The U.S. Department of Labor in both the Obama and Trump administrations prosecuted cases against companies who have misclassified employees. Some freelancers have said that the PRO Act or a state version doesn’t affect them for various reasons. Let’s go through some of these myths to debunk them and let independent contractors know they are in jeopardy: Myth 1: “I’m protected if I’m an LLC or S Corp.” Not true. While the test says “established business,” you must pass the B prong of the ABC Test to be able to work as an independent contractor. New Jersey advocates asked lawmakers to amend the bill to state that being an LLC or S Corp would exempt independent contractors from the law, but they would not add the language. Myth 2: “This is a partisan issue and those fighting against it are all Trump supporters or Republicans.” Not true. Karon explains that advocates are not taking political sides; they are talking about fixing this piece of legislation. It’s just a fact that Democrats, including Joe Biden, support the PRO Act and the ABC Test. Therefore, it’s critical to educate Democrat lawmakers about why the ABC Test is harmful to freelancers. Melanie’s opinion: If you are a Democrat like me and have Democrat representatives and senators, I think it’s even more critical we speak up because it’s the Democrats’ minds we have to change AND we are their constituents and members of their party. Both Democrats and Republicans can educate their Democratic lawmakers and also ensure their Republican lawmakers know about the PRO Act and will work to change it or vote against it. Myth 3: “Those vocal against the PRO Act are paid by anti-union operatives.” Not true. These are all independent contractors who have created grassroots organizations out of necessity to save their freelance careers. This myth makes it even more important that individual freelancers explain their business and their success to legislators so they can understand who we are. What You Can Do: Educate yourself about the PRO Act and how to fight against it. See resources list below. Contact your U.S. House representative and your two state senators THIS WEEK. Ask to speak to them directly or email them. You can gather a small group of freelancers in your state and request a Zoom meeting. Tell your lawmakers your individual freelance success stories and the benefits you get from freelancing. Explain how much you are contributing to the economy. Then, ask them to change the PRO Act so that it uses the IRS standard, not the ABC Test. You can share data that shows most independent contractors want to remain as such. However, keep in mind that your individual stories affect lawmakers more than a bunch of statistics do.  Share the message widely with other freelancers. Write op-eds for your local newspapers. Share on social media and retweet #IRSNotABC tweets and posts. In September, the Freelancers Union (which is a nonprofit, not a union) held a webinar with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York who supports unions and the PRO Act. However, Schumer acknowledged in the webinar that he recognizes the problems AB5 caused in California and said he is willing to work with freelancers on the PRO Act. This was a huge acknowledgement. Let’s hold him to that promise. (See press release in resources below.) Resources: Share this new video from Fight for Freelancers USA explaining the problems with the PRO Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeSiRVOHeMc&feature=youtu.be www.fightforfreelancersusa.com Fight for Freelancers USA Facebook page — this is where you will find the most updated information and how to organize Fight for Freelances USA on Twitter #IRSNotABC on Twitter Fight for Freelancers press release “US Senate Minority Leader Acknowledges Major Problem in PRO Act” Freelance Forward 2020 — Upwork’s latest research on freelancing (statistics to use) NPR article “Jobs in the Pandemic: More Are Freelance and May Stay That Way Forever” Contently article “Does the ABC Test Already Exist in Your State, and Could It Harm Your Career?” Wrapbook blog post “Employee or Contractor? The Complete List of Worker Classification Tests By State” IRS.gov’s information on independent contractors Fight for Freelancers New Jersey The chaos in California

Today’s guest are Kim Kavin and Karon Warren, two longtime freelance writers who have built successful freelance businesses. Both are active in the fight against the national PRO Act. Kim was active fighting against a similar state bill in New Jersey, and Karon heads up the national efforts to defeat the PRO Act through the grassroots organization Fight for Freelancers. The PRO Act (Protecting the Right to Organize) was introduced in Congress in late 2019. The initial intent of the bill was to protect workers who are misclassified and give them the ability to join a union. However, the bill was amended to add a classification test taken directly from California’s disastrous anti-freelance bill (now law) known as AB5. That test is called the ABC Test and was written in the 1930s for factory workers. The way the ABC Test is currently written prohibits most independent contractors from working with clients. It doesn’t matter if you call yourself a freelancer, consultant, an agency, whatever — if you are a W9 independent contractor, this affects you. The rest of the PRO Act does not harm freelancers, so freelancers need to focus their efforts on getting the ABC Test part of the bill changed. The push for this bill is union funded, and Democrats —including presidential candidate Joe Biden — support the bill. Kim was involved in fighting a copycat bill in New Jersey. A co-sponsor of the bill told her if she wanted to make changes she needed to negotiate directly with the AFL-CIO. That shows who is controlling and pushing these bills. In California, legislators “weaponized” the ABC Test by deleting some of the original language. The ABC Test has three prongs (A, B, C) that independent contractors must pass in order to do business. It’s the B part that is the problem. B originally had two parts: Part 1 says you can’t be in the same line of business as the company that is paying you to do the work. But Part 2 negates Part 1 if you do all of your work off company premises. Most freelancers can pass Part 2. However, California deleted Part 2, leaving only the part that says you can’t be in the same line of business as the company paying you. That went into law in January 2020 in the state and destroyed careers of all types of independent contractors, who could no longer work for companies in their industry. This included respiratory therapists and other medical professionals who contract with various hospitals — they lost work when they were needed the most during the pandemic. Other careers and industries affected include journalists, content writers, editors, real estate appraisers, comedians, theater workers, symphonies and orchestras, truck drivers, translators and more. In fact, California has found more than 300 industries hurt by AB5. California freelancer writers managed to get an exemption in the law that capped their submissions to 35 a year for each client. The exemption partially helped some writers, but it also had a lot of problems — for example, content writers, blog writers and newspaper columnists could quickly and easily hit 35 submissions, ending their work for that year for that client. Forbes, Hearst and New York Times were among those who have stopped hiring California freelancers. In December 2019, the AB5 copycat bills started popping up in Democrat strongholds (blue states), including New York and New Jersey, where Kim lives. The bill was introduced in New Jersey with about six weeks to go in a lame duck session. New Jersey freelance writers organized quickly to educate lawmakers about the damage to freelance careers. In New Jersey, lawmakers seemed to pay attention when the writers explained that they were “career professionals,” who earn anywhere from $50 to $300 an hour from clients. They compared themselves to specialized accountants and attorneys. They told individual stories that showed that they were professionals, not victims. At one hearing, a lawmaker said they were going to protect the freelancers from “nefarious” companies. Kim yelled at a New Jersey senator to stop calling her clients nefarious and exploitative. The pandemic has helped lawmakers understand how many independent contractors are out there because we got attention when we became eligible for unemployment benefits and the Paycheck Protection Program. When AB5 went into law in California, the American Society of Journalists and Authors (a membership organization of freelance writers, of which Kim, Karon and Melanie are members) filed a lawsuit with the National Press Photographers Association challenging the new law on First Amendment and other Constitutional grounds.  Karon got involved at that part, even though she’s in Georgia, a red state where a copycat bill does not exist. But Karon knew she needed to fight against the federal PRO Act, which would affect independent contractors in all 50 states. If the PRO Act passes, companies will begin outsourcing work to people outside of the U.S. The movement created the Twitter hashtag #IRSNotABC, which represents that the IRS standard is a better standard than the ABC Test. We should advocate for the PRO Act and state copycat bills to change their language to follow the IRS standard, not the ABC Test. The IRS standard already exists. It was written in the 1980s and has been updated since. The standard has about 60 questions to evaluate the relationship between a person and a company. The IRS website says, “The general rule is that an individual is an independent contractor if the payer has the right to control or direct only the result of the work, not what will be done and how it will be done.” Unlike the B part of ABC, the IRS standard allows independent contractors to work in the same industry as their clients. Most legitimate independent contractors can pass the IRS standard. Laws already exist to protect exploited freelancers, and individuals can file a report with the IRS if they believe they have been exploited, like if they were hired as a “freelancer” but the company required them to work a full-time schedule and on the premises. That is not freelancing. The U.S. Department of Labor in both the Obama and Trump administrations have prosecuted cases against companies who have misclassified employees. Some freelancers have said that the PRO Act or a state version doesn’t affect them for various reasons. Let’s go through some of these myths to debunk them and let independent contractors know they are in jeopardy:   Myth 1: “I’m protected if I’m an LLC or S Corp.” Not true. While the test says “established business,” you must pass the B prong of the ABC Test to be able to work as an independent contractor. New Jersey advocates asked lawmakers to amend the bill to state that being an LLC or S Corp would exempt independent contractors from the law, but they would not add the language.   Myth 2: “This is a partisan issue and those fighting against it are all Trump supporters or Republicans.” Not true. Karon explains that advocates are not taking political sides; they are talking about fixing this piece of legislation. It’s just a fact that Democrats, including presidential candidate Joe Biden, support the PRO Act and the ABC Test. Therefore, it’s critical to educate Democrat lawmakers about why the ABC Test is harmful to freelancers.   Melanie’s opinion: If you are a Democrat like me and have Democrat representatives and senators, I think it’s even more critical we speak up because it’s the Democrats’ minds we have to change AND we are their constituents and members of their party. Both Democrats and Republicans can educate their Democratic lawmakers and also ensure their Republican lawmakers know about the PRO Act and will work to change it or vote against it.   Myth 3: “Those vocal against the PRO Act are paid by anti-union operatives.” Not true. These are all independent contractors who have created grassroots organizations out of necessity to save their freelance careers. This myth makes it even more important that individual freelancers explain their business and their success to legislators so they can understand who we are.   What You Can Do: Educate yourself about the PRO Act and how to fight against it. See resources list below. Contact your U.S. House representative and your two state senators. Ask to speak to them directly or email them. You can gather a small group of freelancers in your state and request a Zoom meeting. Tell your lawmakers your individual freelance success stories and the benefits you get from freelancing. Explain how much you are contributing to the economy. Then, ask them to change the PRO Act so that it uses the IRS standard, not the ABC Test. You can share data that shows most independent contractors want to remain as such. However, keep in mind that your individual stories affect lawmakers more than a bunch of statistics do. Share the message widely with other freelancers. Write op-eds for your local newspapers. Share on social media and retweet #IRSNotABC tweets and posts.   In September, the Freelancers Union (which is a nonprofit, not a union) held a webinar with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York who supports unions and the PRO Act. However, Schumer acknowledged in the webinar that he recognizes the problems AB5 caused in California and said he is willing to work with freelancers on the PRO Act. This was a huge acknowledgement. (See press release in resources below.)     Resources:   www.fightforfreelancersusa.com   Fight for Freelancers USA Facebook page — this is where you will find the most updated information and how to organize   Fight for Freelances USA on Twitter   #IRSNotABC on Twitter   Fight for Freelancers press release “US Senate Minority Leader Acknowledges Major Problem in PRO Act”   Freelance Forward 2020 — Upwork’s latest research on freelancing (statistics to use)   NPR article “Jobs in the Pandemic: More Are Freelance and May Stay That Way Forever”   Contently article “Does the ABC Test Already Exist in Your State, and Could It Harm Your Career?”   Wrapbook blog post “Employee or Contractor? The Complete List of Worker Classification Tests By State”   IRS.gov’s information on independent contractors   Fight for Freelancers New Jersey   The chaos in California  

Award-winning freelance writer Kim Kavin writes in Reason Magazine how new worker protection laws hurt those they’re supposed to help.

Millions of Americans have discovered that working as an independent contractor offers them freedom and flexibility. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo would have you believe that they are all victims of unfair labor practices – akin to the seamstresses who tragically perished in the over-crowded Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in 1911.“As FDR, Al Smith, and Frances Perkins protected workers after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, we too must protect workers from today's threat, which is economic exploitation." – Andrew CuomoNever mind that 80% of independent contractors say they prefer the more flexible arrangement to being salaried employees – with all of the restrictions and burdens that come with the benefits. State legislatures across the country, following California's lead, are introducing legislation in an attempt to force companies like Uber to reclassify their drivers from independent contractors to employees. So far, the primary result in California has been Uber and others fighting back in court, while once-thriving independent contractors lose income in more than 300 types of careers identified so far. California was the first state to pass its version of this kind of misguided worker “protection” – AB 5. The bill was signed last year by Governor Newsom and went into effect on January 1. Kim Kavin, a freelance writer and co-founder of Fight for Freelancers New Jersey, has a feature in the latest edition of Reason [I Don't Want To Be Anybody's Employee] showing how these laws – now proliferating in other states including New York and New Jersey – are harming the people they are intended to help. Instead of converting contractors to employees, thousands of contractors lost work.Facing the prospect of unemployment, freelancers are fighting back, alongside minority small-business owners who are disproportionately hurt by the onerous new hiring requirements. “AB5 has already crushed thousands of Black businesses and will keep more form operating in the gig economy,” said California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, echoing a statement issued by the California Black Chamber of Commerce.Kim joins the show this Sunday to talk about the failure of legislators and their enablers in media to confront the full range of unintended consequences. It's not just higher Uber fees, as the NY Times editorial board claims. We discuss Joe Biden's recent endorsement of bills like AB 5, and why a federal version would be tragic for the most vulnerable workers.Tune in to learn how we can stop the law before it devastates the gig economy – one of the last remaining pockets of the free market – only on the show of #ideasnotattitude.

Today’s show is a bit shorter than usual because I’m tired. Not physically tired as much as mentally tired. I get enough sleep—I’m really good at prioritizing that—but you know as a freelance business owner that your brain is always on. It’s hard to stop thinking about your business. Plus, February is my busiest month. But what really got me off track last week was the infuriating and frustrating news that the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2474, a bill that, at first glance, doesn’t seem to have much to do with freelancing. It’s a pro-union bill heavily supported by Democrats (who control the House), which is how it passed easily. However, the bill defines independent contractors in such restrictive terms that it would require most of our clients to hire us as employees or not to use us at all. This would affect ALL independent contractors and freelancers in ANY industry, which is why we need to fight against his bill. If you’ve heard of AB5 in California, which became law this year, H.R. 2474 is similar—except AB5 actually has some exceptions for certain industries. The national bill does not, making it much more dangerous. The bill comes up in the Senate next (Senate bill 1306), and while it will likely not pass in the Republican-controlled Senate, that doesn’t mean we can slack off. We have to educate our representatives and senators about the dangers of this bill because a future Democrat-controlled Senate and House would likely pass this bill. A Democrat president would sign it. A Republican president would likely veto it, so then it would depend on whether Congress had the votes to override the veto. Please check out the links below and start educating yourself about these national bills. I promise to have much more about this and what we can do in a future episode. For now, all of this is to say that I was frustrated, angry and mentally drained last week as the House was voting. So, I went off social media and email all weekend, which gave me a much-needed mental break. Plus, my husband kept reminding me that yes, I have to fight this bill, but I didn’t have to do it immediately, not necessarily that day. In this podcast, I try to provide you inspiration and tips every week so you can build a successful freelance business. But I want you to know that I struggle too. I procrastinate. I stress about money. I definitely stress about the world around us—and then feel guilty for turning off the news and burying my head in the sand. But I also really love where I am in my life. And a huge part of that is because I’m my own boss. Freelancing has given me the freedom to do what I want, when I want, how I want. Freelancing really is about freedom, and I treasure it, even when it can be stressful.   Biz Bite: Practice professional greetings and goodbyes   The Bookshelf: “If You Lived Here You’d Be Home By Now” by Christopher Ingraham   Resources: Episode #37 of Deliberate Freelancer: California’s Harmful New Freelancer Law, with Randy Dotinga   An archive of AB5 news articles   A compilation of personal stories from California freelancers about how AB5 is hurting them.   HR 2474 bill text and actions by Congress   Senate version of the bill, S. 1306   Fight for Freelancers New York Facebook group   Fight for Freelancers New Jersey Facebook group   Follow freelance writer Kim Kavin’s blog—she’s been fighting against these bills for several months.

The Dog Show #428 – May 10, 2017 Kim Kavin, author “The Dog Merchants”. All we can say is: This is a MUST read/MUST listen! One of the most important books written about the world of humans and dogs.

To access links to resources and see some photos submitted by our storyteller, please visit http://myrescuerocks.net/29. I found today’s guest, Kim Kavin, with a simple search at my local library. I searched “rescue dog” and a book popped up with the most adorable face on the cover. He had floppy ears, big brown eyes, and he was the same bluish brindle color that always fascinated me about my own dog. I checked out Little Boy Blue right away, and I knew, well before I had finished reading, that I would be getting in touch with Blue’s mom…  When I first contacted her this past summer, I really wanted to dig into Blue’s story here on the show, but what I didn’t know was that she was already fully immersed in her newest book, The Dog Merchants, and, naturally, that’s what she wanted to talk about. At 1st I wasn’t really sure that talking about Kim’s new book was something I wanted to do here. You guys know that I like to zoom in on the individual stories of our rescue pets, and with no central fur-figure in the book, I couldn’t figure out a way to insert The Dog Merchants into the box I’d carved out for this podcast, so I almost disregarded it. Months later, though, something reminded me to check up on Kim’s site and see what was going on with her new book, even though I was still secretly plotting out a way to convince her to come on and talk about Blue. That’s when I discovered that Kim wasn’t only about to put out a new book, but she was also in the throes of launching a website that, I think, has the potential to really make an impact on dog welfare. I also found out that Kim had gotten inside the largest dog auction in the U.S., as well as one of the larger commercial breeding facilities, both of which were places where no other journalists had gone before. I was intrigued… I reached out to her to get my hands on a copy of the book, and once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. Author, journalist, and rescue mom, Kim Kavin, tells us the story of what led her to writing The Dog Merchants, and how she formed the idea for a website that could really get us all on the side of the dogs!  Please help us spread our rescue stories by sharing this show with a friend, PAWlease, I’d really appreciate it! You can also help out by subscribing, and leaving a rating and review on either iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks so much for your support!

The Dog Merchants Driven by her incredible curiosity, Kim Kavin uncovered the world of dog auctions. 11 BILLION dollars exchanges hands during the buying and selling of companion animals. Even the so-called 'rescues' are partaking in the auction process, using donated dollars to buy, rehabilitate and adopt these dogs at considerably high prices. While not necessarily humane, nor ethical, it's all legal simply because pets are viewed as property in the eyes of the law. Battling Pet Allergies It's that time of the year when allergies present a problem for both human and our furry-companions. Animal Radio Veterinary Correspondent Dr. Marty Becker has the 'top 3 things you can do to calm your pet's allergies.' Litter Box Etiquette Yes, there indeed is etiquette for your kitty's litter. Doc Halligan (Lucy Pet Foundation) will help any cat owner solve their litter-box issues. Cat no going inside the box? Maybe you're not following the etiquette. Does Your Dog Have GPS? You know that you can track your pet dog or cat with your smart-phone, all you need is a GPS locator on their collar. But, there are quite a few pet trackers out there, so we break it down for you. World's Oldest Dog?! Last month, "Maggie the Kelpie," an Australian dog that was possibly the oldest dog in the world, died. Maggie was 30 years old according to her owner. That's over 200 in human years, and a contender for the oldest dog in the world, except for one thing.... Read More…

The Dog Show #373 – April 20, 2016 What is the biggest contributor to the canine “overpopulation” problem in this country? Why are so many dogs being euthanized in shelters every DAY? Are there more dogs than there are homes … Read More

Kim Kavin, award-winning writer, editor and author, joined Tim in this episode to talk about her recently released book, Little Boy Blue. Tim asked Kim what inspired him to write the book, her life with rescue dog Blue and their CNN appearance to discuss the state of animal shelters in the U.S. Tim also asked Kim about the differences in writing for magazine publications to writing a memoir. If you are an advocate of animal rescue, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode to find out more! Questions or Comments? Send them to: tim@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Little Boy Blue Come Tell Your Tale with Tim Link var ACE_AR = {Site: '845738', Size: '468060'};

Jon Patch welcomes Kim Kavin, author of LITTLE BOY BLUE: A Puppy's Rescue from Death Row and his Owner's Journey for Truth. When Kim Kavin decided that she wanted a puppy, she did what millions of people do every year: clicked on an online photo and submitted an application. She had no idea that the adorable brindle--advertised as healthy and near her home in New Jersey--was actually a last-minute rescue from a gas-chamber shelter in North Carolina. LITTLE BOY BLUE is the true story of one sweet puppy's journey of survival. It's also a shocking exposé that describes a brutal ongoing reality inside this country's taxpayer-funded shelters, while also detailing the inspiring story of the grass-roots rescue network that has exploded across the nation in recent years. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Little Boy Blue: A Puppy's Rescue from Death Row with Jon Patch