The U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed rule that revises earlier guidance on how to determine who’s an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would reduce the risk that employees are misclassified as independent contractors, while providing added certainty for businesses that engage with individuals who are in business for themselves. The DOL explained that it’s rescinding a 2021 ruling on the topic and replacing it with an analysis for determining employee or independent contractor status that’s more consistent with the FLSA as interpreted by longstanding judicial precedent. For more information: https://bit.ly/3Vq5HbC
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