DOL’s Final Rule Redefines Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status
Published January 23, 2024 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced an important final rule, effective March 11, 2024, redefining the classification criteria for workers as either employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule is key in determining workers’ rights to minimum wage and overtime pay. Significantly deviating from the 2021 rule, this new regulation employs a comprehensive, multifactor “economic realities” test to ascertain a worker’s status. It encompasses six primary factors: