New Department of Labor rule could reclassify countless gig workers as employees

New Department of Labor rule could reclassify countless gig workers as employees

The US Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule to the Federal Register on Wednesday that would increase the difficulty of classifying workers as independent contractors. If the rule survives court challenges unscathed, it will replace a business-friendly Trump-era regulation that did the opposite. It’s scheduled to go into effect on March 11. The … Read more

Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Momentum Sport hands-on: Excellent sound in two very different earbuds

Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Momentum Sport hands-on: Excellent sound in two very different earbuds

Sennheiser announced two very different sets of wireless earbuds at CES 2024 here in Las Vegas, extending its Momentum line with a fourth-generation flagship model and a high-tech sport version. The company’s premium earbuds have offered excellent sound quality for a while now, consistently earning the best overall audio in our best wireless earbuds list. … Read more

Taylor Swift deepfake used for Le Creuset giveaway scam

Taylor Swift is not giving out free Le Creuset products in social media advertisements — though deepfakes of her voice would like you to believe otherwise. A series of posts have recently surfaced on TikTok and in Meta’s Ad Library claiming to show Swift offering free Le Creuset cookware sets, the New York Times reports. … Read more

Twitch is reportedly laying off 35 percent of its workforce

Amazon-owned Twitch is preparing to lay off 35 percent of its employees or around 500 people, Bloomberg has reported, citing “people familiar with the matter.” The move follows a headcount reduction of around 400 people in 2023 and Twitch’s decision to cease operations in Korea. The cuts could be announced Wednesday, but no other details … Read more

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