A new U.S. Department of Labor rule announced Jan. 9 adopts a multistep “economic factors” test for companies to follow to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently stated that it will not enforce an employee-friendly independent contractor rule implemented by the Biden administration in 2024 (“Biden Rule”). The Biden ...

With its recent rule restricting the classification of independent contractors, the Biden administration has made it clear: It wants to wage war on workers – and is willing for women to be the ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule eluded — temporarily, at least — lawsuits seeking to block it ahead of its effective date Monday, giving rise to several compliance ...

We are frequently asked by businesses about workers’ compensation coverage for independent contractors. Clients ask us: Can our company cover independent contractors with workers’ compensation ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday a final rule revising its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s classification provision to determine whether a worker may be considered an ...

While gig workers are classified as independent contractors, state courts and workers are still debating whether that's accurate, or if it leaves app-based drivers and delivery workers far too ...

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'We're small business owners; we’re entrepreneurs,' advisor says. 'I don't know what that would look like if we're suddenly employees of a broker-dealer.' By Mark Schoeff Jr. A Department of Labor ...