The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and ...

Explains how the IRS defines self-employment, including sole proprietors, contractors, partners, and gig workers, and clarifies who must comply with SE tax ...

Refugees receiving interventions in local communities are far more likely to regain stability and independence than those confined to traditional ...

Will firms now thwart employment rights reforms by making workers their own bosses? By Tom Belger Long-promised reforms to crack down on bogus self-employment in the gig economy and beyond have been ...

Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn ...