DOL Proposes Changes to FLSA Independent Contractor Classification Test

25 Sep DOL Proposes Changes to FLSA Independent Contractor Classification Test

On Sept. 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to clarify how employers should classify their workers as either employees or independent contractors.

Accurate worker classification enables employers to determine which obligations, protections, rights and benefits apply to their employees under the law.