DOL Proposes New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled a proposed rule on September 22, 2020 to clarify whether a worker is or isn’t an independent contractor for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The proposed rule adds a new Part 795 to Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, entitled “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under The Fair Labor Standards Act.” READ MORE