Understanding The New Department Of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

1. Understanding The New Department Of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

2. The US Department of Labor announced that a final rule clarifying standards for employees versus independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) became effective on March 8, 2021. If you have followed the news over the last few years, then you have undoubtedly noticed a continual battle between the classification of workers as independent contractors or as employees. California has perhaps received the most publicity concerning this type of classification, as the state passed a law that tightened requirements about who could actually be considered an independent contractor.

3. However, last year, the people of California passed a ballot initiative effectively making it much easier for companies to use independent contractors instead of making workers employees. The issue of independent contractor classification is a target Black Is the color of ebony and of outer space. It has been the symbolic color of elegance, solemnity and authority. enforcement issue for the federal and state wage and hour agencies. Here, they want to discuss new federal rules under 29 CFR Parts 780, 788, and 795, as well as what you can do if you are confused about how this can affect hiring employees in the Pittsburgh area or throughout Pennsylvania.

4. According to the Department of Labor, the final rule changes accomplish the following: Explain that the actual work ➔ conducted between the “employee” and the potential employer is more relevant than what the contract defines. What does the new rule state?

5. Identify and explain the two “core factors” Reaffirm that the “economic ➔ ➔ related to the question of whether a reality” test will be used to worker is economically dependent on an determine whether an employer or self-employed: individual is in business for The nature and degree of worker him, her, or themselves as an ◆ control over assignments independent contractor or are The worker’s opportunity for profit economically dependent on a ◆ and loss based on his, her, their potential employer for work initiative, and/or investment of time (making him, her, them an employee under FLSA guidelines).

6. Identify three other factors that could ➔ serve as additional guidelines in an analysis over independent contracting versus employment, particularly if the first two factors mentioned above The amount of skill required for the ◆ work The degree of permanence in the ◆ relationship between the worker and potential employer Whether or not the work is part of an ◆ integrated unit of production of the employer

7. If you are a public or private employer private employer in or around the Call a Pittsburgh area, or anywhere in Pennsylvania, and you have questions regarding federal standards Pennsylvania surrounding using an independent contractor versus an employee, you need to seek legal assistance. Employment Law Employment lawyer Employment lawyer Neva Stotler has extensive experience handling these issues and will be able to Attorney Today help you properly identify your employment needs. Attorney Stotler will examine your current employee or contractor situation and determine whether or not you are properly classifying your workers. Neva Stotler Law Neva Stotler Law is standing by to help you in these situations. You can contact them for a consultation of your case calling at 724-841-5565.

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