On May 5, 2021, the DOL announced a final rule withdrawing the “Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act”  (Independent Contractor Rule). The withdrawal will be effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register on May 6, 2021. The DOL states that “The Rule is inconsistent with the FLSA’s text and purpose, and would have a confusing and disruptive effect on workers and businesses alike due to its departure from longstanding judicial precedent.” This webinar is designed to give employers a better understanding of what the withdrawal of the rule means, how employers define Independent contractors going forward, and what can employers expect among other areas of doubt.

Agenda:-

The following agenda will be discussed in detail during this webinar :

• Withdrawal of the rule. What does it mean?
• Overview of the rescinded Independent Contractor Rule
• Return to the more ambiguous testing under the Federal DOL
• Uncertainty under the current administration as to next steps (rulemaking) affecting Independent contractor status
• What can employers expect … possibly more focus on the ABC Test?
• What triggers an independent contractor Wage & Hour review.
• Issues that may impact or change how employers define Independent contractors
• States using the ABC Test to determine Independent Contractor status
• Review of the Independent Contractor ABC Test
• FAQs & Examples