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Douglas Elliman tells some workers to stay home amid Omicron wave

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Agents can still report to the office, but Douglas Elliman has told New York administrative staff to work from home while new variant surges. Continue reading →

It looks like the US is headed for a 2nd wave of homeowner reshuffling

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A large share of employees want to work remotely, but some say their employers’ lack of guidance on this policy is delaying big decisions. Continue reading →

Could New Gig Economy Laws Prevent You From Working?

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In Fair Lawn, N.J., Kathy Wilder Bichler, 53, has come to rely on her flexible work schedule teaching English as a second language online to children in China. Freelancing for an online education platform means she can care for her disabled husband, An… Continue reading →

The Real Word: Is real estate nearing an employee model?

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Will agent employees become the norm? Is Zillow becoming a brokerage? Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss this and more on this week’s “The Real Word.” Continue reading →

Employee or independent contractors: Should California brokerages be making contingency plans?

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As California employment law changes in response to the emergence of the gig economy, real estate brokers and agents need to stay updated and start thinking about what role they want to play in a legal landscape that’s still in turmoil. Continue reading →