Sep 10, 2021 | Drill Deeper Blog
Back in January of this year, I wrote about an abnormally testy exchange between two Fifth Circuit judges regarding whether a “tool pusher” is entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That post can be found here. But in short, the majority... Feb 8, 2021 | News and Events
On January 2, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule for distinguishing independent contractors from employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Worker classification is important for determining pay obligations under the FLSA—while an...Jul 16, 2015 | Drill Deeper Blog
Employers who rely upon contract workers should be aware of the most recent guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. In short, the DOL considers the definition of “employee” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) to be broad, and warns that “most workers...