JD Supra

Employee or Independent Contractor? US DOL Proposes to Revise Classification Standards

On February 26, 2026,  the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule to rescind and replace the 2024 ...
JD Supra

Revisiting Independent Contractor Classification: What the DOL’s 2026 Proposed Rule Means for Businesses

Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“2026 Proposed Rule”) that would again revise the ...
Forbes

Employees Or Independent Contractors? How To Classify Workers

When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...
The National Law Review

DOL Proposes New Rule with a Familiar Five-Factor Test for Worker Classification

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Ohsonline.com

DOL’s Semiannual Agenda Highlights Heat Illness Prevention and Worker Classification Rules

OSHA continues to advance efforts to develop a standard aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. This initiative reflects the growing risks ...
The Daily Astorian

GigSmart Gives Businesses the Ability to Quickly Connect with Qualified, Skilled Workers–Regardless of Employment Classification

DENVER, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GigSmart, a leading staffing platform providing businesses with fast, cost-effective access to qualified workers, today announced expanded capabilities that allow ...