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U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Reintroduces The Longstanding Economic Reality Test in Worker Classification Matters

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The United States Department of Labor published its Final Rule on January 10, 2024 governing the classification of independent contractors. Taking effect next month, the Final Rule reintroduces standards that are more consistent with judicial precedent. This new standard is enacted to avoid the misclassification of workers and ensure that workers receive due protections under the … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule Reintroduces The Longstanding Economic Reality Test in Worker Classification Matters