Contractor rules expand employer risks | Business Insurance

New Labor Department guidance on classifying workers as employees versus independent contractors is expected to increase litigation against employers. Experts recommend that firms, particularly those with a significant numbers of independent contractors, conduct an audit now to ensure they are classified properly under the Fair Labor Standards Act, though the expectation is that fewer workers will be classified as independent contractors.

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