JD Supra

Workforce Reclassified: Understanding DOL’s “New” Independent Contractor Classification Rule

On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a long-awaited proposed rule— again adjusting how the DOL views the appropriate classification of workers as “employees” or “independent ...
JD Supra

Back To The Future: U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Revised Worker Classification Rule

Few areas of U.S. employment law have changed as often as the worker classification rules have in recent history. On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rulemaking (the ...
ACHR News

DOL Issues Proposed Rule for Independent Contractor Classification

HVAC contractors may have an easier time determining when a worker is an employee or independent contractor as the Trump administration rescinds a final rule. The proposed rule would rescind the ...
Fleet Owner

Independent contractor rules: How did trucking get here?

In just a few years, independent contractor classification became a hairy topic for trucking. The Department of Labor’s approach to the topic prompted sharp criticisms and strong opinions from the ...