Understanding the DOL's new independent contractor rule
Available: On-demand Webinar
The U.S. Department of Labor created a new rule on January 10, 2024. This rule affects how workers are classified as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule, published the prior day in the Federal Register, took effect on March 11, 2024.
How confident are you that you have properly classified your employees? Don’t risk the fines, penalties, legal problems and damage to your organization's reputation that misclassification can result in. Stay informed about the new rule to ensure that you're correctly classifying workers. Understanding the new rule's principles offers valuable guidance for responsible employment practices.
Join Jennifer Brown, J.D., BLR Senior Legal Editor for a free 20-minute learning session. You'll get:
- Expert-led insights that will help employers avoid misclassifying workers
- A breakdown of the rule’s new six-factor analysis to determine a worker’s economic dependence on the employer, with all six factors given equal weight
- Key updates on the rule, including any procedural developments and anticipated legal challenges
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Understanding the DOL's new independent contractor rule
About the Speaker
Jennifer Brown, J.D., is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on wage and hour topics. Prior to joining BLR, Jennifer worked as a commercial litigator in private practice and served as an attorney-advisor for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, where she advised senior management on various human resources and employment law issues. Jennifer earned her B.A. in Peace, War, and Defense at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her law degree from Elon University.
