U.S. Department Of Labor Announces Final Rule For Classifying Workers As Independent Contractors Under The FLSA

On January 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor published its Final Rule (“Rule”) for classifying workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), which Rule will take effect on March 8, 2021. The Rule provides a tool for employers to distinguish between independent contractors (which are not covered by the FLSA) and employees (which, unless an exemption applies, are covered by the FLSA’s minimum wage, overtime pay and record-keeping requirements)......
By: Roetzel & Andress

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