Topic
Employee Classification
240 published works
Lathrop GPM
Federal District Court in Oklahoma Finds Jani-King Franchisees Are Employees Under the FLSA and Grants Motion for Summary Judgment to Acting Secretary of Labor
By Lathrop GPM
The Acting Secretary of Labor recently sued Jani-King of Oklahoma, Inc. (JKO), a regional franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, alleging that JKO violated the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) employer…
Littler Publications, Press, and Events
DOL Offers Guidance on Employee-Volunteers at Nonprofits
DOL Offers Guidance on Employee-Volunteers at Nonprofits On September 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026‑12, addressing when employees of a…
Chicago Business Attorney Blog
Independent Contractor vs Employee: The Legal Line That Can Ruin Your Business
Most business owners don’t consider themselves facing an employment issue. Until they do. And when they do, it’s usually costly, disruptive, and entirely preventable. Continue reading
Who Is My Employee?
Hold That Spot! Misclassification Ruling Tags Parking Spotholders As Employees
According to the NYC Department of Transportation, there are just under 3 million free, on-street parking spots in New York City, Of course, they’re all taken, and if you want…
SmallGovCon
Federal Court: Temp Workers Count As Employees Under SBA Rules
By Shane McCall
Small business size for federal procurement can be measured based on receipts or employee counts. Some small business procurements are set aside for small businesses as determined by the employee…
Levy Employment Law Blog
Employee or Independent Contractor? It is a Question of Law, Not Personal Preference
By Tracey Levy
Small employers in particular, but not exclusively, too often fall into the trap of classifying individuals who work for them as independent contractors when that classification does not actually align…
Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
Employer New Year’s Resolution #2: Comprehensive Wage & Hour Audit
By Erica Reib
As we start the second full week of January, we bring employers a second employment law resolution: a comprehensive wage and hour audit. So, even if you’re sticking to your…
Employee Rights Blog
Employees or Independent Contractor? What You Need to Know in 2025
Contract work is on the rise, from freelance designers and consultants to gig workers and project specialists. Companies love the flexibility while keeping costs down. Workers enjoy the freedom. But…
Achkar Law Blog
The Benefits of Hiring a Contractor vs. an Employee
Understanding the difference between hiring a contractor and an employee is essential for businesses in Ontario. Each option has distinct legal, financial, and operational implications. This article outlines the benefits…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Ninth Circuit Upholds Constitutionality of California’s Employee Classification Test
By Anne Hall
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently unanimously upheld a federal district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction in a suit challenging the constitutionality of California’s employee…