Alert: US DOL Issues Final Rule to Simplify Analysis of Workers in Gig Economy
By EsqSocial Corporation 20/01/21
A critical and growing issue facing gig economy platforms and other similar business models is the failure of existing laws to reflect the realities of a modern, adapting workforce. In response to calls for action, the United States Department of Labor recently published a final rule providing a simplified framework to determine if a worker is an “employee” or an “independent contractor” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule, scheduled to take effect on March 8, represents...
By: Cooley LLP