For trucking companies that rely on owner-operators, the federal government may once again be shifting the ground rules. The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed rescinding its 2024 independent ...

The Department of Labor on Thursday unveiled a proposed rule aimed at clarifying how businesses and workers determine whether a job qualifies someone as an independent contractor or an employee under ...

What the federal government considers an independent contractor vs. an employee is once again changing based on the change in administration. The U.S. Department of Labor is reviewing a 2024 ...

Effective on March 11, 2024, the definition of independent contractor will change for purposes of entitlement to overtime and payment of employment taxes. This new Regulation replaces the Trump ...

The FLSA defines “employee” in an unhelpful, circular fashion. Section 3(e) of the FLSA defines the term “employee” as “any individual employed by an employer.” Section 3(d), in turn, defines ...

Most businesses have a mix of employees — those with full benefits and protections — and independent contractors that make up their workforce. But a new law may mean employers now have more employees ...

Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

The agency has not been enforcing the 2024 rule and will consider a new one, using pre-2024 standards in the meantime. The Department of Labor will replace the current Independent Contractor Rule, ...

“Some industry associations argue the rule could end up hurting legitimate businesses in the trades, including HVAC, where there are already too few workers to go around” - Maria Taylor The U.S.

Independent contractors have more tax leg work to do than salaried workers who receive pay from just one source. It is paramount you keep accurate records of your pay and expenses so you don’t run ...