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Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Revised FLSA Rule on Independent Contractor Classification

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a ‎final rule that revises the DOL’s interpretation of worker classification (employees versus ‎independent contractors) under the Fair Labor...more

Carr Maloney P.C.

Changes to the IRS/DOL Definition of "Independent Contractor"

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Effective on March 11, 2024, the definition of independent contractor will change for purposes of entitlement to overtime and payment of employment taxes....more

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2021 Update – IRS Misclassifications and Costly Penalties: Independent Contractor or Employee

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The IRS maintains its own test for classifying independent contractors.  Misclassification may result in expensive penalties to the employer. Independent contractor rules have been the source of a fair amount of media...more

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NJ DOL Bills Uber $650M for Misclassified Drivers

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The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJ DOL) billed Uber Technologies, Inc. and a subsidiary $650 million for past-due taxes, interest, and penalties due to an alleged misclassification of its drivers as independent...more

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Restructuring Operations in the Wake of California AB 5? Don’t Overlook the Tax Implications

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Businesses with operations in California have begun to identify options and implement strategies for compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 5, which imposes the ABC test for identifying whether a worker is an independent...more

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