DOL Proposes Return to Core Factors in Independent Contractor Test: What Energy Sector Employers Need to Know

The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently published its highly anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would rescind the current rule governing employee versus independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Released on February 26, 2026, the DOL’s proposed rule (Proposed Rule) would replace the current 2024 Biden administration rule...... By: Bracewell LLP