Federal labor agencies recently overturned two Biden-era policies concerning gig worker and joint employer status.
The decisions could have implications for HR teams at organizations that employ large shares of independent contractors, or those that work for franchisors or staffing firms.
DOL moves to rescind 2024 independent contractor rule. On Feb. 26, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule for determining whether an employee is an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The rule
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