The proposal by the Department of Labor would replace the Biden-era rule with an analysis for employee classification, similar to the one adopted in 2021.

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a proposed change to the rule that defines whether a worker is an employee or ...

Companies should also consider an internal audit of risky independent contractor decisions to determine independent ...

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals gave more guidance to employers on the “economic reality test” used to distinguish employees from independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will move to rescind the Biden administration's 2024 independent contractor rule on ...

Reversal to an independent contractor rule with two core factors rather than 2024’s change to six factors with none greater ...

Question: I have an employee that wants to convert to being paid as an independent contractor. I understand I can save money on payroll taxes and employee benefits if I agree to the change. Even ...

In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Labor confirmed it will stop enforcing the Biden-era rule on independent contractor classification. This reversal represents a meaningful victory for ...

The department wants to scrap a Biden administration test and revive economic analysis favored by advisor groups.

When choosing between being an employee or an independent contractor, long-term stability is a major factor to consider. Both work arrangements come with their benefits and risks, but the level of ...

An independent contractor, or freelance worker, is responsible for paying certain taxes because they are self-employed and no taxes were withheld from their pay. This includes self-employment taxes — ...