DOL Proposes a Rule Reverting to 2021 Framework for Classifying Workers

The classification of employees versus independent contractors continues to be a hot topic, especially in an economy where more businesses outsource work to independent contractors. Classification matters because it determines which workers are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA” or the “Act”), including its minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements, and misclassification of workers can expose employers to significant liability and statutory penalties.... By: Hinckley Allen