Businesses Will Struggle to Classify Workers as Independent ...

Businesses will soon find it harder to classify workers as independent contractors thanks to key changes made by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) today.

New DOL Rule Makes it Harder to Classify Workers as Independent ...

Misclassification is a key issue for US employers since many laws apply only to employees – not independent contractors. Thus, if workers are ...

Challenges Expected to Labor Rule Addressing Contractor ...

... employers to classify workers as independent contractors ... Classifying contractors as employees would be more costly for employers ...

Businesses Brace for Tougher Independent Contractor Rule - Nextep

... Labor (DOL) has revised its rules for classifying workers as independent contractors ... could have significant implications for businesses ...

New Department of Labor Rule May Soon Make It Harder to Classify ...

In its place, the new final rule will implement a standard that will likely result in more workers being classified as employees. Businesses ...

What the DOL's new worker reclassification rule could mean ... - Marsh

Under the rule, some employers may need to start classifying certain workers as employees rather than independent contractors. Use of ...

Department of Labor Issues New Rule Regarding Classification of ...

The final rule, which will make it more challenging to classify workers as independent contractors, is set to take effect on March 11, and can

DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule Creates Uncertainty, Bias

While companies will still be able to use independent contractors, the new classification analysis tilts towards finding an employment ...

FLSA: Independent Contractor Classification Final Rule - SHRM

The final rule largely mirrors the DOL's proposed rule and requires companies to weigh a variety of economic factors to determine whether a worker is an ...

Worker Classification Changes for Employees & Independent ...

The world of worker classification is constantly evolving and bringing new challenges and opportunities for both businesses and workers. As ...

New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Will Have ...

The rule also tips the scales in favor of a worker being an employee if the work they perform is critical, necessary or central to the potential ...

Labor Department Cements Rule Change on Gig Worker Status (1)

The US Department of Labor released a final rule Tuesday that will make it harder for companies to classify workers as independent ...

Does Your Business Properly Classify Independent Contractors ...

The Rule, effective March 11, 2024, differentiates an independent contractor from an employee if the worker is “as a matter of economic reality, ...

Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors Under ...

Employers are responsible for determining whether a worker is an employee under the FLSA. Misclassification occurs when an employer treats a worker who is an ...

Employers Face Misclassification Risk With Independent Contractor ...

The key issue is whether workers are economically dependent on a potential employer for work—and therefore employees, or in business for ...

Challenges to DOL's Contractor Rule: Mounting Lawsuits Explained

Whether a worker is classified as an independent contractor or an employee can present a host of legal and tax responsibilities for a business.

Emily Litzinger on LinkedIn: Businesses Will Struggle to Classify ...

The United States Department of Labor has published it final rule on the classification of a worker as either an employee or an independent contractor, ...

Let's Address the Real Challenges for Independent Contractors and ...

At the same time, it also means the majority of the independent workforce (the supplementary earners, including most gig workers) will not ...

Independent Contractor vs Employee Classification Challenges

However, it's essential for employers to understand that there is a legal distinction between independent contractors and employees. Not ...

Businesses escalate fight against Biden rule on gig worker pay

“For decades now, we have seen employers misclassify people as independent contractors as a way to avoid complying with minimum wage and ...