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DOL Publishes Final Rule for Determining Independent Contractor Status
On January 11, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on Jan. 9 that revised the federal framework for determining whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
DOL Issues Rulemaking Notice to Change the Worker-Contractor Classification Rule
On October 13, 2022 by Mark Schulz
Today, the Department of Labor (DOL) will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to help employers and workers determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The department believes the new rule will preserve essential worker rights and provide consistency for regulated entities.