Truck drivers are supporting a new independent contractor rule, but loopholes could leave room for exploitation, including ...

The trucking industry has strong opinions about regulators’ independent contractor classification rules. But how important are these rules? The classification concerns a regulation that has little ...

Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

As with most things involving the government, regulations take time to finalize, opening the door for criticism and comments from those who are or will be affected. There has been negative feedback on ...

A business was subject to Title VII because its nearly 50 caregivers were employees, not independent contractors, the court held. The challenge of determining who is an employee and who is an ...

The Department of Labor has offered plenty of assurance that its new definition of "independent contractor" won't disrupt the business models of independent advisory firms. Processing Content But ...

An employer is required to withhold income, Social Security and Medicare tax from their employee’s pay. They also pay half of ...