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DOL Publishes New Final Rule on Independent Contractors

1/25/2024| Reference Number : 259.211| Department of Labor, Independent Contractor, Employment, Worker Classification | | Return|

On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (the “DOL”) published it’s highly anticipated final rule on employee and independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standard Act (the “FLSA”). This final rule – the implementation of which was a primary goal of the Biden Administration – establishes a number of key changes to worker classifications, and rescinds the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule that was put into effect under the Trump Administration. Continue reading for a discussion on the new updates to worker classifications, and how these changes could affect your operations.

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