Tag Archives: FLSA

Employee or Independent Contractor?

Posted on February 5, 2024

In a pivotal move, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule on January 9, 2024, set to take effect on March 11, 2024. This rule fundamentally revises the guidelines for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors … →

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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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DOL Proposed Rule Could Provide Clarity for Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Posted on September 29, 2020

On September 22nd, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule clarifying the definition of employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as it relates to independent contractors. The rule is intended to provide a model for when … →

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Overtime Pay In Higher Education Institutions

Posted on May 8, 2018

On April 12, 2018, the DOL issued a new Fact Sheet regarding overtime pay in higher education institutions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Fact Sheet provides guidance regarding the common exemptions applicable to Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs). … →

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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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