The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new rule that would make it ...

Senator Mike Lee of Utah introduced the 21st Century Worker Act in March 2026, ...

Question: I have an employee that wants to convert to being paid as an independent contractor. I understand I can save money on payroll taxes and employee benefits if I agree to the change. Even ...

When choosing between being an employee or an independent contractor, long-term stability is a major factor to consider. Both work arrangements come with their benefits and risks, but the level of ...

DOL Secretary Chavez DeRemer participated in ATA's Mid-Year Management Session keynote shortly after DOL shunned the 2024 independent contractor rule. The Department of Labor will no longer use the ...

Today’s question comes from several clients, and has implications across a wide spectrum of businesses: “Should I hire employees or use independent contractors to staff my business?” A business owner ...

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There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...