May 12, 2021
ABC Slams U.S. DOL’s Withdrawal of Trump-era Independent Contractor Final Rule
May 05, 2021
On May 5, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the withdrawal—effective May 6—of the Trump-era independent contractor final rule. While expected, this action is extremely disappointing. ABC strongly supported the Trump DOL final rule, which would have clarified the department’s interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and promoted certainty for employers, independent contractors and employees.
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