Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act The Department of Labor on January 6, 2021 clarified, with a much-needed final rule, the standard for determining independent contractor status. If the rule stands, it will have an impact on workers’ benefits, tax structure, and labor relations. The rule contains several factors for determining whether…
In the world of COVID-19, the National Labor Relations Board has made a key shift in policy for union elections. The change from the pre-pandemic preference of in-person voting to mail-in elections begs the question, how does this effect us and what can we do? A Look at the Numbers Since March, a whopping 90%…
The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (“The Pro Act”), would amend longstanding labor laws and give unions unprecedented power. Fortunately, the disastrous bill only passed the House and is unlikely to be voted on by the GOP-controlled Senate. However, depending on which party ends up taking control of the Senate the PRO Act may…