Proposed DOL Rule Could Simplify Contractor Classification

By Brian Patterson, Leslie Selig Byrd and Deryck Van Alstyne ( March 9, 2026, 5:47 PM EDT) -- On Feb. 26, the U.S. Department of Labor published its highly anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking that would rescind the current rule governing employee versus independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act....

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