Labor Department Releases Independent Contractor Final Rule, Revising Standard

Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released its long-anticipated Final Rule revising the standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on Jan. 10, 2024, is slated to take effect on March 11, 2024. Legal challenges are expected.