NLRB And DOL Publish Significant Rules Governing Joint Employment And Independent Contractor Classification

On February 26, 2026, two federal agencies published highly anticipated rules that guarantee to impact employers nationwide and across all industries. The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) promulgated a final rule, formally restoring the 2020 rule governing joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) issued during the first Trump presidency (the “2020 Rule”).... By: Benesch