U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Rule on the Classification of Workers as Independent Contractors
On January 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor published its final rule designed to clarify when employers may classify workers as independent contractors rather than as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The previously proposed version of the rule received over 1,800 public comments. The final rule was submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review, and subsequently approved on December 31, 2020.
The attached client alert summarizes and analyzes the final rule and offers our view on how the Biden administration might respond.
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- Jeffrey P. Englander Partner & Chair Emeritus, Labor & Employment
- jenglander@morrisoncohen.com
- Keith A. Markel Partner & Chair, Labor & Employment; Co-Chair, Luxury Brands
- kmarkel@morrisoncohen.com
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