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19Jun

Virtually Independent Contractors or Employees - Department of Labor Takes a Look

In a recent opinion letter, the United States Department of Labor concluded that workers who use a “virtual marketplace” business – similar to Uber, DoorDash, Instacart, or Rover – are independent contractors and not employees of the business. The...
By: Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/virtually-independent-contractors-or-58223/

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