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New DOL Website Signals Change in Affirmative Action for Federal Contractors

Posted on May 27, 2021

With the change in power in Washington D.C., as well as a number of recent, high-profile national events shaping discussions about diversity and inclusion, it should come as no surprise that there has been a recent emphasis on compliance with … →

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Department of Labor Repeals Independent Contractor Rule Effective May 6, 2021

Posted on May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that it was withdrawing the Trump-Era “Independent Contractor Rule.” This rule, which never went into effect following the end of President Trump’s term, was for determining whether a worker … →

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DOL Issues Final Rule On Independent Contractors

Posted on January 7, 2021

New Rule Identifies Core Factors To Determine Worker Classification On January 6, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) entered a Final Rule and revised its interruption of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) clarifying the standard, … →

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New Test for Interns Announced By U.S. Dept. of Labor

Posted on January 11, 2018

“Primary Beneficiary” Test Adopted as New Test For Interns On January 5, 2018, the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced in a press release that a new test would be used to determine whether interns and students working in … →

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