The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a proposed change to the rule that defines whether a worker is an employee or ...

The proposal by the Department of Labor would replace the Biden-era rule with an analysis for employee classification, similar to the one adopted in 2021.

Companies should also consider an internal audit of risky independent contractor decisions to determine independent ...

Reversal to an independent contractor rule with two core factors rather than 2024’s change to six factors with none greater ...

The department wants to scrap a Biden administration test and revive economic analysis favored by advisor groups.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will move to rescind the Biden administration’s 2024 independent contractor rule on Friday, according to a document set to be published in the Federal ...

Gig companies would have an easier time classifying workers as independent contractors under a new US Department of Labor ...

The proposed ruling would be a win for the 400,000 drayage drivers who choose to work as independent contractors," said IANA CEO Anne Reinke.

By Daniel Wiessner Feb 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday moved to scrap a rule long opposed by business groups that made it harder to classify workers as independent ...

In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Labor confirmed it will stop enforcing the Biden-era rule on independent contractor classification. This reversal represents a meaningful victory for ...

Question: I have an employee that wants to convert to being paid as an independent contractor. I understand I can save money on payroll taxes and employee benefits if I agree to the change. Even ...

An independent contractor, or freelance worker, is responsible for paying certain taxes because they are self-employed and no taxes were withheld from their pay. This includes self-employment taxes — ...