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10 March 2026

Trump’s DOL Proposes Unwinding Independent Contractor Test

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As DOL prepares to roll back a Biden-era rule defining who is an independent contractor, Michael Gotzler says determining how a worker can or should be classified has become increasingly challenging for employers...
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As DOL prepares to roll back a Biden-era rule defining who is an independent contractor, Michael Gotzler says determining how a worker can or should be classified has become increasingly challenging for employers due to the dozens, if not hundreds, of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, which all have a differing definition of independent contractor and a different test for making that determination.

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With more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what’s happening today, and what’s likely to happen tomorrow

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