U.S. Department of Labor Issues Interpretation on Independent Contractor Misclassification

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Interpretation on Independent Contractor Misclassification

July 28, 2015

The Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) Wage & Hour Division issued a formal Interpretation to provide “additional guidance” concerning the misclassification of workers as independent contractors under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Businesses continuing to utilize independent contractors need to understand that combating misclassification is a priority for DOL and this latest action may lead to increased misclassification litigation.

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