When you work, what you get paid is usually the most important thing. What many people miss is that it’s just as important to consider how you get paid.
Generally, every Texan who works does so as one of two types of worker: employee or independent contractor. You might
On September 22, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new proposed rule that would, if it becomes final, change the test the DOL uses to determine if a worker is an “independent contractor” or an “employee” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The result of this proposed rule change will inevitably be that thousands of employees will be reclassified as independent contractors under the FLSA. The FLSA is the federal law mandates employers to pay their employees minimum wage, overtime for time worked over 40 hours, and other record keeping requirements. My goal is to provide a brief overview of the new proposed changes and hidden dangers in the DOL’s proposed rule change.Continue Reading Department of Labor’s New Proposed Regulations Pose a Threat to Employee Rights
