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worker classification
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HR Defense
DOL Signals Changes to Independent Contractor Rule
On May 1, 2025, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin, announcing that it will no longer enforce a 2024 Biden-era…
Texas Employment Lawyer
You Might Be Paying Your Employer’s Taxes! Hidden Dangers of Misclassification
By Thomas Brockland, Areyana Gilbert
Austin Employment Trial Lawyer Thomas Brockland When you work, what you get paid is usually the most important thing. What many people miss is that it’s just as important to…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
DOL Issues Guidance on Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA
On May 1, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued a field assistance bulletin (guidance) on determining employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standard…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
New Jersey Proposes Rules Codifying ABC Test for Independent Contractors
New Jersey employers: If you hire independent contractors, be mindful that New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) recently filed a notice of proposal for new rules with…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Summer Interns or Employees? Avoiding Misclassification in Ontario
By Lexa Cutler
As Ontario employers gear up for summer and bring fresh talent into the workplace, many consider hiring interns to support short-term projects or provide students with real-world experience. But beware:…
Achkar Law Blog
Anton’s Story: Securing Employee Rights After Misclassification
Anton accepted his role without question for four years, driving company trucks and reporting to a supervisor. However, he received no overtime, vacation pay, or benefits because he was classified…
California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog
“But Our Agreement Says They Are An Independent Contractor!” – Navigating “Employee” and “Independent Contractor” Determinations Under the Public Employees’ Retirement Law
If your agency is a contracting agency with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), chances are you have heard about the important distinctions between an “employee” and an “independent…
Who Is My Employee?
Turtle in Your Pants? Here’s a Whole Bunch of Ways Misclassification Can Cost You
A man was detained at Newark International Airport earlier this month for concealing a live turtle in his pants. The turtle was detected as the man passed through TSA screening.…
California Employment Law Report
Five Key Things California Employers Need to Know About EDD Enforcement and Independent Contractor Classification in 2025
In 2025, my firm is seeing a noticeable uptick in enforcement actions by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), particularly around the classification of workers as independent contractors. While it’s…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
New York State Senate Bill S1514 Raises Specter of Stop-Work Orders for Employee Misclassification
Quick Hits Stop-Work Orders for Misclassification: New York Senate Bill S1514 would allow the commissioner of labor to issue stop-work orders if an employer is found to have knowingly misclassified…