Classification: Employees vs Independent Contractors in a New Era

Laws and regulations regarding the employer/employee/independent contractor continue to evolve.
The much-anticipated independent contractor final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that became effective on March 11, 2024, is the next step in this evolution.
Several years in the making, the new rule is likely to result in a wholesale reexamination of worker classification practices, especially in industries where independent contractors are extensively utilized.
Join us for our April 2nd Wednesday on Classification: Employees vs. Independent Contractors in a New Era. This session features moderator Mike Cassar and labor & employment attorney Cliff Hammond as they discuss:
- The DOL six factor test that utilizes a review and analysis which assesses the “totality of circumstances” to establish whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee.
- How the new rule differs from previous rules.
- Steps employers and businesses need to take to respond to the new rule.
- The consequences of classifying an employee as an independent contractor.
- Other legal updates on the horizon to keep an eye out for.