In July, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Administrator issued an Administrative Interpretation (the “Guidance”) clarifying the standards it applies to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor. In so doing – and of particular note to employers – the DOL advised that “most workers are employees” pursuant to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Continue reading “Independent Contractor or Employee? The U.S. Department of LaborWeighs In”