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policy5 hours ago•3 min saved

Labor Department revisits employee vs. contractor rule under federal wage laws

The Labor Department proposes replacing its 2024 final rule with an economic-reality framework to classify workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act and related laws, centering on two core factors—the degree of control and the worker’s opportunity for profit or loss—plus additional indicators like skill, permanence, and integration, with actual practice taking precedence over contractual terms. The rule would apply to the FLSA and related statutes including the FMLA and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, include eight fact-specific examples, and invite public comment through April 28, 2026, with compliance resources available via the WHD helpline.

via U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)|

#economic-reality-test #employee-classification #flsa

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Amazon Drivers as Employees, Rejects Appeal

The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to review a lower court ruling that declared Amazon delivery drivers as employees, not independent contractors, leaving a 2023 appeals court decision against Amazon in place. This means Amazon Logistics may face a tax bill of over $200,000. Labor unions and the state Department of Workforce Development supported the classification of Amazon Flex workers as employees, while the gig economy's impact on worker classification continues to be a contentious issue in courts across the country.

via The Associated Press|

#amazon #business #employee-classification

labor-and-employment-law2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden Administration's Impact on Gig Worker Classification and Federal Labor Rules"

The US Department of Labor has published a new rule that would make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors, potentially reclassifying many gig workers as employees. The rule, set to take effect in March, aims to protect workers from exploitation by ensuring proper classification and fair wages. However, it faces opposition from business interests and is expected to lead to legal challenges. If implemented, the rule could impact companies like Uber and DoorDash, as well as sectors beyond the gig economy, such as healthcare and construction.

via Engadget|

#department-of-labor #employee-classification #gig-economy

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Expanding Protections: US Implements New Gig Worker Classification Rules"

The Department of Labor has reinstated old rules for determining employee classification, making it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors. This decision has been welcomed by labor rights proponents but has faced opposition from business leaders, especially in the tech sector. The new/old federal rules will consider the financial dependence of the worker on the company and whether their work is integral to its business model. Despite this, companies like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash have stated that they won't change their operations based on the new standard, potentially leading to lawsuits from these big tech companies. This decision not only affects the gig economy but also other vulnerable workers who now stand a better chance of receiving fair pay and protections.

via Marketplace|

#business #department-of-labor #employee-classification