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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Rule Clarifying Employee and Independent Contractor Status [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/2026rulemaking ]
Employee or Independent Contractor? [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/2026rulemaking ]

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under federal wage and hour laws. The proposal aims to provide helpful clarity to workers and businesses alike so they can more faithfully arrange their business relationships in ways that align with federal courts’ application of the law.

*Learn More* [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/2026rulemaking ]






?? Working for You





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We spoke with University of Southern Indiana accounting and finance majors about common wage and hour violations, 541 exemptions, pre- and post-shift work, employers with multiple locations, and avoiding fines through our *PAID program* [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/paid ].

For outreach events and education, contact your *local office* [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices ].







?? In the News





*➡️* *USDOL proposes rule clarifying employee, independent contractor status under federal wage and hour laws* [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260226 ]

*➡️* *USDOL recovers over $409K in back wages from Little Caesars franchise operator for 32 workers* [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260225-0 ]

*➡️* *Denver-area restaurant employed minors to load hazardous equipment, work outside of legally allowed hours* [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260225 ]

*➡️* *USDOL recovers nearly $62K in back wages for 11 workers denied full tips by Denver restaurant* [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20260212 ]

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*When:* Tuesday, Mar. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET






✅ Employer Responsibilities





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*Six best practices for complying with the Family and Medical Leave Act:*


* Confirm if you're a covered employer
* Identify eligibility and qualifying leave reasons
* Understand the requirements
* Know when to request certification for leave
* Notify employees of their rights
* Communicate clearly

*Click here to learn more [ https://blog.dol.gov/2026/02/05/6-employer-best-practices-for-fmla-compliance ].*








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