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Effective May 6, the U.S. Department of Labor has withdrawn the Independent Contractor Rule. When the DOL initially published the rule in the Federal Register Jan. 7, 2021 — during the final days of Donald Trump’s presidency — the agency noted that it was “revising its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act to promote certainty” for stakeholders, including the trucking industry, as well as in an effort to reduce litigation and “encourage innovation in the economy.” The Jan. 7 rule sought to define the difference between an employee ...

Statement from NJ Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo Supporting USDOL’s Decision to Withdraw Independent Contractor Rule   U   “While this rule did not affect the Garden State because of our strong worker classification test, this decision will help reduce confusion and guard workers across the country from further undue hardship. Whether it was the need for unemployment benefits or earned sick leave, this pandemic has shown how crucial proper classification is to workers in New Jersey and across the country.”   “Under the Murphy Administration, combatting worker misclass...

PHOTO: Clem Onojeghuo As a small business owner, deciding to expand your team is an exciting undertaking that will hopefully lead to increased productivity and profitability. However, this isn’t the only choice an employer has when growing their business. Before adding a new member to the team, employers must also determine whether the new hire should be onboarded as an employee or an independent contractor. Choosing the appropriate worker designation has critical legal and financial implications, including rights and entitlements, for both the worker and the business. This guide will...

Friday, January 8, 2021 Chaos in the Capitol. The calendar may read 2021, but in Washington, D.C., it sure feels a lot like 2020. The spectacle of rioters laying siege to the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was horrific. The  Buzz sincerely hopes that this moment represents the low point in our current politics, that reckoning and reconciliation can take place, and that our political parties can move forward and work together constructively in 2021 and beyond. 2021 Labor and Employment Policy Forecast. As this is the first  Buzz edition of 2021, we invite you to review our 2...