US Department of Labor Announces Final Rule Regarding Independent Contractors
By EsqSocial Corporation 18/01/21
On January 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its highly anticipated final rule codifying its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule comes in the waning days of the current administration and amidst claims that the DOL rushed the rulemaking process. The rule garnered 1,830 comments with many business groups supporting the proposal while progressive organizations criticized its approach......
By: Perkins Coie