In a significant development for labor law and worker classification in the United States, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule on Tuesday that revises the interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) classification provision. This rule aims to provide clearer criteria for determining whether a worker may be considered an independent contractor.
Read MoreThe misclassification of employees as independent contractors is a significant problem in the United States. Employers can save a tremendous amount of money by classifying a worker as an independent contractor instead of as an employee. However, this results in a significant cost for workers.
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