The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is again signaling changes in how it will evaluate independent contractor relationships in its enforcement actions. In 2024, the department issued a final rule that revised the standards...more
6/24/2025
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This past week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule for the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors. The changes in regulations pertaining to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...more