Category: Misclassification
Stark Law and “Financial Relationships”—What They Are and Why They’re So Risky
From JDSupra, Dominic Totman provides an excellent review of the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute which restricts…
The Year Ahead 2026: the Administration and Independent Contractors
From JDSupra, Jackson Lewis P.C. provides a terrific overview of what to expect in 2026 from the…
Independent Contractor or Employee? Eleventh Circuit Says Real-World Facts – Not Contracts
From JDSupra, Kameron Smithers, Michael Turner, and Abigail White discuss a case in which the court said…
Washington Employment Law Update: Key Changes Effective January 1, 2026, and High-Risk Compliance Reminders
From JDSupra, Neela Brocato, Emily Bushaw, and Heather Shook discuss changes to the state of Washington’s employment…
United States Department of Labor Expected to Issue New Rules for Independent Contractor and Joint-Employer Tests in 2026
From JDSupra, James Plunkett discusses provides a preview of what to expect in 2026 including actions by…
United States Department of Labor Submits Proposed Independent Contractor Rule to White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for Review
From JD Supra, Maury Baskin, Alexander MacDonald, Shannon Meade, and James Paretti, Jr. discuss updates on federal, state,…
Franchisors Remain Under Attack for IC Misclassification
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses recent cases in which franchisees allege that the franchisor misclassified them as independent contractors…
United States Department of Labor (DOL) Submits for White House Review New Rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification
The tracking page for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA)—within the Office of Management and…
Second Circuit Court of Appeals Says Contracts with Single Employee Corporations Are Employment Contracts
In Silva v. Schmidt Baking Distribution, LLC, No. 24-2103 (2d Cir. 2025), the Second Circuit Court of…
What to Expect in 2026: New Jersey Employment Law Developments and Posting Mandates
From JDSupra, Denise Merna Dadika, Gianna Dano, and Eric Emanuelson Jr. discuss possible changes to New Jersey laws…
Legal Industry Becoming a Target for Independent Contractor Misclassification Claims
From JDSupra, Richard Reibstein discusses the second case in six months involving misclassification claims in the legal…
Independent Contractor Misclassification: Labels Don’t Shield Liability, Says Eleventh Circuit
From JD Supra, Sarah Goodman discusses a recent case in which the court said that labels do…
