When the U.S. Department of Labor revised the standard for classifying workers as independent contractors early in 2024, representatives from many different industries objected. Construction firms, rideshare services, home health providers and other companies rely...
The question of whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor often arises in employment law disputes. The answer matters because independent contractors get treated different from full-time employees under wage and hour, tax and...
Wage and hour laws are in place to ensure that workers are paid fairly for the standard work they do, as well as for any required overtime. However, some employers either ignore these laws or try to skirt around regular and overtime rules. If your employer is not in...