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Lawsuits Aim to Void DOL’s New Independent Contractor Test

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A few weeks ago, we brought you news that the Department of Labor (DOL) dropped a new independent contractor rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that arguably leans in favor of employees. And, as we predicted, the...more

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Department of Labor Finalizes Rule Change on Independent Contractor Classification

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On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor released details of its final rule regarding the proper circumstances for independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). On January 10,...more

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The DOL’s New Independent Contractor Test Just Dropped; Now What?

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’Tis the season for things to drop. Some things that drop are big, some not so big. On New Year's Eve, we saw the ball drop in New York. Fun fact: The ball is a geodesic sphere, 12 feet in diameter, weighing 11,875...more

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New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Will Have Profound Impact on Businesses

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Jan. 9, 2024, the issuance of its final rule regarding whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new...more

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DOL Withdraws January 2021 Trump Administration Independent Contractor Test

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On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) eliminated a Trump administration end-of-term rule for determining whether workers should be classified as independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards...more

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Department of Labor Rolls Back the Liberal Interpretation of Who is and Who is Not an Employee

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Recently the hot topic in employment law is the widespread misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The courts and the Department of Labor (DOL) have steadily turned up the heat on employers who misclassify...more

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DOL Withdraws Classification Guidance

On June 7, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it was withdrawing its 2015 and 2016 Administrative Interpretations regarding independent contractors and joint employment. Both interpretations were designed...more

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