The U.S. Department of Labor just dropped a proposed rule that could fundamentally change the gig worker classification rule in 2026, and every freelancer, independent contractor, and self-employed ...

The gig economy continues to prosper, fueled by some recent legal wins, which have been delivered at a crucial juncture for businesses reliant on the flexibility and cost efficiencies that come with ...

Classifying a worker an “employee” versus an “independent contractor” is not as simple as checking whether they receive a W-2 or a 1099. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) uses the economic reality ...

When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...

WASHINGTON — American Trucking Associations voiced support for steps to rescind a Biden-era labor rule during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill. Nathan Mehrens, ATA’s vice president for workforce ...

Author addresses NJDOL proposed worker classification rule Policy would move independent workers into employee status California’s similar 2019 law caused major economic fallout, writer says Critics ...

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed a bill into law last week, ending the practice of misclassifying workers as independent contractors in the construction and delivery sectors.