U.S. Department of Labor Seeks to Rescind and Replace Biden-Era Independent Contractor Classification Rule

On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed new rule for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would rescind a 2024 DOL rule addressing the same topic and replace that rule's guidance on analyzing worker classification.... By: Stinson LLP