JD Supra

Revisiting Independent Contractor Classification: What the DOL’s 2026 Proposed Rule Means for Businesses

Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“2026 Proposed Rule”) that would again revise the standard used to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an ...
JD Supra

Worker Classification in Focus: DOL Proposes Rule on Independent Contractor Status

On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new proposed rule, entitled the “Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical ...
Fleet Owner

Independent contractor rules: How did trucking get here?

In just a few years, independent contractor classification became a hairy topic for trucking. The Department of Labor’s approach to the topic prompted sharp criticisms and strong opinions from the ...
Nextgov

SBA drafting classification rule

The Small Business Administration is finalizing a draft rule to ensure that regulations surrounding small-business contracting in government fit the current environment of awarding longer-term ...