Contractors

Minnesota: Expanded Liability for General Contractors When Subcontractors Violate Wage and Hour Laws
June 28, 2023
On May 24, 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the Omnibus Jobs Bill, which carries far-reaching implications for businesses operating in Minnesota.
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U-Turn! NLRB’s “Modified” Independent Contractor Standard Favors Findings of Employee Status
June 12, 2023
In a move that surprised absolutely no one, the National Labor Relations Board has reversed course on yet another issue.
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The NLRB’s Reinstatement of a Worker-Friendly Standard for Property Access
December 19, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) took significant steps to limit the power of property owners to restrict contractors’ workers access to their property in a 3-2 decision on Friday.
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Wait, Is that Pro Golfer an Employee or Independent Contractor?
December 7, 2022
As you may be aware, there is some contentious litigation ongoing between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, a new and controversial golf league financed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund that aims to become a competitive alternative to the PGA Tour.
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DOL Independent Contractor Rule Update: Deadline for Public Extended to December 13, 2022
October 25, 2022
The Department’s decision to extend the comment period comes on the heels of several business groups and lawmakers asking for additional time to review the 184 page proposed rules.
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DOL lssues New Independent Contractor Rule
October 10, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its anticipated proposed rule to clarify who is an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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The Independent Contractor Saga Continues: Return of the Trump Rule and David Weil's Defeat
April 13, 2022
In mid-March, a federal court revived President Trump’s “Independent Contractor” rule. Later that month, President Biden’s nominee for U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator – David Weil – failed to obtain Senate approval.
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