NLRB Reinstates 2020 Joint Employer Rule; DOL Proposes New Rule on Independent Contractors

Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that it is reinstating its 2020 rule governing when a company may be considered a joint employer under federal labor law. Separately, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule yesterday that would make it easier for workers to be classified as independent contractors, especially for companies relying on so-called “gig” workers.... By: Miller Johnson