Virtual Business Chat: Labor Laws

Virtual Business Chat: Labor Laws
Presented by the NASW Freelance Committee

Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Start Time: 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
Event Access Link: https://www.nasw.org/virtual-events-auditorium (member login required)
Event Recording: https://www.nasw.org/events/nasw-science-writers-virtual-events-video-recording-archive-2024-members-only (member login required)

The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on Sept. 5 will be a business chat on labor laws and how they impact solo businesses. To speak on the topic, volunteer event hosts Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana have invited employment attorney Ryan Stygar.

"Attorney Ryan" will describe the basics, status and implications of federal labor laws that define independent contractor status, including the Department of Labor’s recent ruling on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the potential Pro Act. He will also provide tips on how to remain a solo business within this labor law landscape, including how to navigate when organizations hire through third-party companies. This will be an informal presentation, with lots of time for questions and answers.

Invited Speaker:
Ryan Stygar, J.D.
https://www.ryanstygar.com

Speaker-Provided Bio:

"Ryan Stygar has a reputation for toughness in the legal community. After spending four years battling California’s wildfires and acting as a desert-rescue specialist, he earned a law degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA. He then founded Centurion Trial Attorneys, an employment litigation firm. Ryan is recognized as a leading voice in the field of Labor & Employment Law. He has gained a massive following on TikTok as @AttorneyRyan, aka "The Labor Lawyer." Through his videos, Ryan empowers employees and small businesses by educating them about the law and workers’ rights. Ryan is a recognized thought leader in the field of criminal procedure and civil trial practice. He has authored multiple books on the subjects of law, civil trial procedure and wealth-creating strategies. In his spare time, Ryan also writes crime fiction for adults and educational fiction for children. His young-readers’ series, the Snot Rocket Adventures, uses outlandish villains and wild action to teach readers about math, science and history. Ryan currently lives in San Diego, where he is an active member of the legal, literary, and political community."

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Is one of your 2024 resolutions to run your small business more efficiently? Or have you been afraid to jump into self-employment? There is a community here to support you. This year, the NASW Freelance Committee is offering a virtual meetup series held on the first Thursday of each month at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT. Freelance writers, editors and other communicators will be able to educate themselves and ask experts questions in an informal, small-group setting.

Questions? Stop by to say hello to event hosts Ellen Kuwana and Jennifer Huber.

Please note that this is an informational session and opportunity to ask questions; it is not an endorsement by NASW for any specific agent, company, or policy. NASW does not provide licensed tax advice services, nor do we make recommendations for specific policies or products.