The Bottom Line Independent contractors in New York State will soon have expanded protections under the New York Labor Law. On May 20, 2024, the Freelance Isn't Free Act takes effect and imposes new requirements for written agreements with most independent contractors in the State. The Act Continue Reading
U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
The Bottom Line The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that changes how potential employers assess whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule, issued January 9, 2024, was published in the Federal Continue Reading
U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule on Independent Contractor Status
The Bottom Line The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule addressing the distinction between employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act.If adopted, it will replace the rule announced by the DOL in January 2021 and will be more focused on the “totality of Continue Reading
California Legislature Passes Bill Redefining Independent Contractor Test
Update California Assembly Bill 5, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020, was signed into law by California governor Gavin Newsom on September 18, 2019. The Bottom Line The new California bill is intended to curb the misclassification of independent contractors, makes it more difficult Continue Reading