US DOL

The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week it is seeking a two–month delay in the effective date of the Trump administration rule on independent contractors and is asking for public comment by Feb. 24.  The federal rule, which had been scheduled to take effect March 8, would have offered an “an economic reality” standard, generally viewed as more favorable to businesses than the more restrictive so-called ABC test, to determine if an individual is an employee or independent contractor.  Different tests apply under various federal laws and […]