DOL Independent Contractor Final Rule

Seasoned HR expert Jenni Stone will provide you with an in-depth analysis of this crucial development and how it affects your HR department.

Evaluate Worker Status and Reduce Misclassification Risk

Independent contractor classification remains a significant wage and hour compliance concern. HR expert Jenni Stone explains the economic reality framework and walks through the six factors established under the DOL’s 2024 rule using practical workplace examples. You will also learn about current DOL enforcement, proposed changes to the federal standard, state-law differences, common classification questions, potential misclassification consequences, and considerations when converting a contractor to an employee.

What You'll Learn

• A recap of the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement and its significance
• Historical context, comparing the new rule with the previous one
• Key components of the new rule, including a detailed look at the multifactor, “totality-of-the-circumstances” framework
  
  

DISCLAIMER

This course discusses the DOL’s 2024 independent contractor rule and includes an update regarding DOL enforcement guidance and proposed federal rulemaking as of July 2026. The proposed replacement rule is not final. Worker classification depends on the specific facts of the relationship and the federal, state, and local laws that apply. This course is provided for educational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, payroll, or accounting advice. Employers should consult qualified legal and tax professionals before making or correcting worker classification decisions.