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New Jersey’s Declaration of No Independence? Agency Issues Proposed Regulations on the ABC Test

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On April 28, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued a press release announcing the publication of proposed regulations interpreting the “ABC test” used to determine whether workers...more

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Illinois Broadens Scope of Whistleblower Act, Strengthening Protections for Whistleblowers in the State

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The Illinois Whistleblower Act (the “Act”) provides protections to employees who make reports of certain fraudulent and illegal conduct occurring in their workplaces. In the past legislative session, the Illinois General...more

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Don’t Be Fooled: Employers Cannot Circumvent Wage and Hour Rules by Classifying Workers as Contractors!

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Although companies may be tempted to classify workers as contractors to circumvent wage and hour rules, this is the classic example of penny-wise and pound foolish. Misclassification of employees as contractors can lead to...more

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DOL Announces Final Rule Affecting Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA

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Introduction - On 10 January 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule (Final Rule) that significantly changes the test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee under the...more

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