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Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

The ABC Test: NJ Adopts New Regulations for Determining Independent Contractor Status

On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) adopted new regulations impacting the statutory ABC test for determining whether a worker is classified as an independent contractor or...more

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New Jersey Finalizes Rules for Controversial ABC Classification Test: Businesses with Independent Contractors Should Act Now

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New Jersey businesses should get ready for new regulations on classifying workers as independent contractors under the state’s ABC test. The rules aim to provide clarity, protection for legitimate independent contractors, and...more

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The View From London: ‘New Deal for Working People’ (Part 2 of 2)

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The UK government elected in July 2024 has directed a flurry of activity toward implementation of its flagship “New Deal for Working People,” which it has billed as the largest strengthening of employment rights in a...more

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German Works Councils and Digital Platform Work

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Federal Labor Court Adheres to the Traditional Rules Governing the Concept of an “Establishment” - Digital labor platforms, app-based work models, and remote workforces are shaping employment structures far beyond Europe. A...more

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How to Use Contractors and Gig Workers Safely: Navigating DOL Classification Standards in a Changing Enforcement Climate

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The use of independent contractors and gig workers remains an attractive and, in many industries, essential component of modern workforce strategy. Flexibility, cost control, and scalability continue to drive businesses...more

Clark Hill PLC

The Learned Concierge - April 2026, Vol. 29

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Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

CDF Labor Law LLP

DOL Seeks To Reinstate “Economic Reality” Test for Independent Contractor Classification

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On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing revisions to how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI News Roundup – Trump administration plans new AI guidelines for federal agencies, AI use found to add to workers’ burdens,...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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Malaysia’s Landmark Gig Workers Act Coming Into Effect

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The Malaysian government has announced that the Gig Workers Act 2025 will come into operation at the end of March 2026, once certain panels and councils to be established under the Act have been finalised....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

DOL Proposes to Readopt the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule with Minor Variations

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The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new independent contractor rule that would guide courts, companies, and workers in their determinations of who must be paid as an employee and who can be treated as an independent...more

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Employer Checklist for March 2026

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Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in March 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification

On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division published a proposed rule designed to clarify when a worker is properly classified as an employee versus an independent contractor under the...more

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DOL Independent Contractor Proposal is Welcome News for Businesses: 4 Steps to Prepare

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The US Department of Labor just released a highly anticipated proposal yesterday that should soon modernize its approach to determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee under federal wage laws. The...more

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German Federal Labor Court: No Works Councils for Mere Delivery Zones

The German quadrennial works council elections in spring 2026 are approaching. The modern workplace—with matrix structures, platform work, and home office arrangements—raises questions of who is entitled to vote, and where...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Expanded Protections for New York City Contracted Delivery Workers Take Effect

New laws expanding protections for food and grocery delivery workers and couriers took effect last week in New York City. The package of laws applies to workers hired or otherwise engaged by third party delivery services to...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

NYC Employers: Prepare for Mayor Mamdani’s Worker-Centric Agenda

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During New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural address and press conferences, he has often discussed his worker-centric agenda. While the Mamdani Administration’s initial focus will be on the gig economy, such as...more

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Top 2026 Predictions for International Employment Law

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Our International thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a head start to 2026....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Labor & Employment Law Roundup: 2025 in Review and 2026 Outlook, Part 2 of 2

As we began covering in our first labor and employment law roundup, changes at the federal level require employers to constantly keep up to date with enforcement trends. The state level is no different....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

A Win for the Gig Economy: First Appellate Ruling on Florida’s TNC Statute Affirms Independent Contractor Protections

In 2017, the Florida Legislature sought to regulate “Transportation Network Companies,” (TNCs), like Uber and Lyft, by passing section 627.748, Florida Statutes (2017) (TNC Statute). As discussed in more detail below, the TNC...more

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India’s New Labor Codes Extend Social Security Coverage to Gig Workers: Key Employer Takeaways

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Employers operating in India should prepare for four new labor codes the government announced on November 21. Together, the new codes streamline India’s labor framework by consolidating 29 separate statutes. The Social...more

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The 6 Biggest Workplace Proposals NYC Employers Can Expect From Mayor Mamdani

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As New York enters a new era in city leadership, employers should prepare for significant changes in workplace regulation and employee rights. On January 1, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will take office, advancing a platform...more

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Labor Relations for Gig Drivers [Day 11 of 12 Days of California Labor and Employment: 2025 Year in Review]

The end of something is always the beginning of something else. That always rings true for years’ end and new employment laws. It is time, once again, for all employers to sit down, buckle up, and get ready for the 2026...more

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Top 10 Workplace Predictions for 2026: Key Trends for Employers to Track

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We won’t pretend to have a crystal ball when it comes to what will happen in the labor and employment legal landscape in the new year, especially given the nature of modern-day politics. But despite the uncertainty, we asked...more

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California Delivery Driver Injuries and Premises Liability

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More people and businesses than ever before are taking deliveries at their homes and businesses. While this is great for product availability and the economy, it also places delivery workers in situations where they may...more

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India’s Labor Law Overhaul: Snapshot of Key Changes

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On November 21, 2025, India implemented a historic reform of its labor law architecture. Two significant labor codes – Industrial Relations Code (2020) and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code...more

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