Independent contractor rule enforcement put on hold

Independent contractor rule enforcement put on hold

The Department of Labor has issued new guidance on how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor as the agency considers rescinding a 2024 rule. On Thursday, May 1, the department’s Wage and Hour Division informed staff that it will no longer apply the 2024 independent contractor rule when enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act during investigations. Replacing a rule that was finalized during President Donald Trump’s…

Federal independent contractor rules are changing again

The Trump administration has hit the brakes on enforcing Biden-era worker-classification policies.

Labor Law Attorney Philip Siegel Exposes Profit-Draining Risks in Home Services - Profit Coach For You / Tax Coach For You

Labor Law Attorney Philip Siegel Your business is growing and you need to hire more people! That’s great! But before you rush off and start doing interviews, you need to make sure you understand the legal requirements for having employees and independent contractors working for you.  Did you know that a single mistake with employee classification or payroll practices could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in back wages, penalties, and legal…