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

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

Most independent contractors want the flexibility they lose when they become direct employees. The Labor Department published ...

The U.S. Department of Labor announced it will move to rescind the Biden administration's 2024 independent contractor rule on ...

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.

Question: I am in the middle of a California payroll tax audit by the Employment Development Department for paying some of my workers as independent contractors. By doing so, I know I saved some money ...

The Department of Labor has proposed replacing its 2024 independent contractor rule with a revised version of its 2021 rule, ...

Before your business hires workers, you have a big decision to make: Will they be classified as employees or independent contractors? Here are some factors to consider from a business perspective and ...

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals gave more guidance to employers on the “economic reality test” used to distinguish employees from independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA ...

When choosing between being an employee or an independent contractor, long-term stability is a major factor to consider. Both work arrangements come with their benefits and risks, but the level of ...

U.S. Department of Labor issues final rule that applies a "totality of circumstances" test The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its highly anticipated final rule addressing the classification of ...

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 ...