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The U.S. Department of Labor’s independent contractor final rule went into effect Monday, after businesses scrambled last week to have it enjoined or halted through a preliminary injunction. DOL ...
A February explosion and massive fire at a Martinez refinery happened because there were not enough contracted workers and insufficient training and supervision for those who were hired to do the work ...
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it is reconsidering the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule (2024 Rule), which made it more difficult for businesses to classify independent ...
Newly published guidance may mean it will be easier for employers to classify workers as independent contractors under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On May 1, 2025, the Wage and Hour ...
Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...
Whether a company is a start-up, in growth mode, or looking to hire out-of-state workers, it may face a dilemma about whether to bring on a new worker as an employee or independent contractor. That ...
Are you looking for more flexible work at home jobs? Working as an independent contractor allows you to set your own schedule, choose your own clients (if you are working as a freelancer), and in some ...