DOL to Target Independent Contractor Misclassification

Continuing a trend of increased scrutiny of independent contractor relationships, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") has issued new guidance to employers warning that "most workers" should be classified as employees and not independent contractors.

In an Administrator's Interpretation released on July 15, 2015, the DOL emphasizes that, while the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") are applicable only to employees, the appropriate definition of "employee" under the FLSA is far broader than many employers realize.

Click here to find out more about the DOL's definition and how that may affect your business.

Your receipt and/ or use of this material does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between you and Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC or any attorney associated with the firm. This e-mail publication is distributed with the understanding that the author, publisher and distributor are not rendering legal or other professional advice on specific facts or matters and, accordingly, assume no liability whatsoever in connection with its use.

This is an attorney advertisement. Responsible Attorney: Eric W. Iskra