DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule Could Be DOA
From JDSupra, J. Randall Coffey, Benjamin Ebbink, Richard Meneghello, and John Polson discuss the United States Department of Labor’s new
Department Of Labor Issues Final Independent Contractor Rule
From JDSupra, Justin Barnes, Jeffrey Brecher, Mia Farber, David Golder, and Eric Magnus discuss the United States Department of Labor’s
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Final Rule to Clarify Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule clarifying the standard for employee versus independent contractor
Trump Labor Department Pushes Quick-Boiling Independent Contractor Rule that the White House Has Left on Simmer
From Forbes, Zenger News reviews the history leading up to the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule and
Council Post: The Way We Define Independent Contractor Is Broken. Here’s How To Fix It.
From Forbes, Bert Miller reviews some of the effects of the pandemic on the workforce, and current laws and regulations
Is Your Subcontractor Actually A ‘Labor Broker’?
From JDSupra, Leslie Stout-Tabackman discusses a possible situation where a subcontractor is a “labor broker” and the general contractor is responsible
CARES Act, Take 2: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Extended for Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Richard Reibsein discusses the December stimulus bill and its effect on independent contractors. Richard also provides guidance for
General Contractors Can Face Increased Liability For Employment Actions Of Their Subcontractors
From JDSupra, Kristina Vaquera discusses the increased risks that general contractors might be liable for the actions of their subcontractors
Top Independent Contractor Compliance Stories from 2020
MBO Partners offers a list of the top 5 stories relating to independent contractors in 2020. Here’s a look at
New State Employment Laws Set to Take Effect on January 1, 2021
From JDSupra, Bruce Sarchet and Heather St. Clair provide an outstasnding review employment that take effect in 2021. The following are the laws relating to
Medical Staff Member Deemed Independent Contractor, Not Eligible for Title VII Protection
From JDSupra, Tom Luetkemeyer discusses a recent case in which the court said that a doctor was not an employee
Freelancing During the Biden Administration: Will the “ABC” Test Go Federal?
From JDSupra, Charles Shute, Jr. makes predictions for how a Biden administration will affect independent contractor classification. Charles writes: On