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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

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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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NJ Department of Labor Adopts Regulations on Suspension and Revocation of Employer Licenses

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Continuing New Jersey’s efforts to eliminate and to hold employers accountable for employee misclassification, the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) recently adopted Regulations implementing a 2010...more

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March 2016 Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News Update

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The cases reported in this update continue to reflect the fact that IC misclassification cases cut across virtually all industries. Below are IC misclassification cases from such diverse industries as insurance, ride-sharing,...more

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