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

On January 10, the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) published its new final rule regarding the classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The U.S. DOL ...

Engaging independent contractors has many benefits for companies, but misclassifying these employees can pose significant financial risk. Companies and their counsel should stay up to date on the ...

Key Highlights - Brand ambassadors and influencers can present growing misclassification exposure. Luxury, retail and ...

An employer is required to withhold income, Social Security and Medicare tax from their employee’s pay. They also pay half of ...

Congress should consider statutory approaches to ease independent contractors’ access to employment benefits, Sen. Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, ...

Jan. 9 (UPI) --The Labor Department issued a final rule on Tuesday that tightens the way businesses can classify employees as independent contractors, wiping out a Trump-era rule that loosened those ...

Grapevine, Texas, United States, January 16, 2026-- PayStubsNow announces updated guidance outlining the process of creating Form 1099 for independent contractors, addressing common compliance ...

Christiana Jolaoso-Oloyede writes for media publications, B2B brands and nonprofits. Using her research, analytical and writing skills from her training as a lawyer, she focuses on garnering accurate ...

In the rapidly shifting terrain of Information Technology (IT), businesses are increasingly harnessing the power of independent contractors to boost their capabilities, drive innovation, and achieve ...