Independent Contractor Rule No Longer Being Enforced by DOL

Federal regulators have paused enforcement of the rule used to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyMay 10, 2025Independent Contractor Rule No Longer Being Enforced by DOL, 2025, legal considerations, FLSA, independent contractorsComment

New York's "Freelance Isn't Free" Act: What Employers Need to Know

New York's "Freelance Isn't Free" Act, effective May 20, 2024, strengthens protections for freelance workers, reshaping dynamics for small businesses engaging independent contractors.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyDecember 7, 2023Freelance Isn't Free, Governor Hochul, New York Labor Law, Freelance, independent contractors, Employment Law ChangesComment

New Independent Contractor Rules Proposed

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Oct. 13, affecting independent contractor vs. employee classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJanuary 12, 2023FLSA, independent contractors, ComplianceComment

Are You at Risk by Classifying Staff as Independent Contractors?

Federal agencies are now coordinating efforts to investigate employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors.

Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 5, 2022misclassification of employees, independent contractorsComment