The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Department of Labor to scrap its independent contractor rule. The DOL independent contractor proposal would make it harder for companies to treat workers ...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor includes a six-factor test of the “economic reality” of the relationship between workers ...

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals gave more guidance to employers on the “economic reality test” used to distinguish ...

The proposal would make it easier for workers to classify themselves as employees, as opposed to independent contractors, which could increase costs and reduce flexibility for independent advisors.

Knowing the difference between 1099 vs. W-2 employees is key for filing your taxes. Learn the key points about tax ...

Question: I have an employee that wants to convert to being paid as an independent contractor. I understand I can save money on payroll taxes and employee benefits if I agree to the change. Even ...

On May 5, 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development opened a 60-day comment period on a proposed regulation that would make it harder for independent contractors to contract ...

An August 2020 photo shows the headquarters of the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. The agency oversees wage and hour rules and employee benefits. Thousands of financial advisors are facing new ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...