On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a new proposed rule, entitled the “Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical ...

From worker classification to expense reimbursement, California employers must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance and their costly consequences. This ...

When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...

OSHA continues to advance efforts to develop a standard aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. This initiative reflects the growing risks ...

The proposed rule also puts more weight on how much control workers have and whether they face a profit or a loss — a standard that tends to favor employers. Who your boss is makes a huge difference ...