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Labor Department Proposes New Rule for Classifying Independent Contractor Status
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule change in its process for classifying workers as employees versus independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would use a six-factor “economic reality test” to determine … Continue reading
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Tagged Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, independent contractors, U.S. Department of Labor
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Court Issues Important “Joint Employers” Decision
A recent appeals court decision may have muddied the waters of the contractor-subcontractor relationship, finding that the two parties could be considered “joint employers” of the subcontractor’s workers in regard to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Fourth Circuit … Continue reading
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Tagged contractors, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, general contractors, subcontracts
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Should Your Independent Contractor Instead Be Considered Your Employee?
The United States Department of Labor wants to clarify something it claims is costing employees certain protections and the government money. The department recently put out an interpretation of sorts to ensure employees of companies don’t get misclassified as independent … Continue reading
