Biden DOL’s Overhaul of Independent Contractor Test Under Review

The US Labor Department has nearly finalized a closely watched rule on how it will approach independent contractor status under federal wage law.

The rule was sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review Thursday, the last step before its publication in the Federal Register.

The proposed version of the rule, released last year, clarified when workers should be classified as independent contractors who are in business for themselves, or employees who are afforded the full minimum wage, overtime, and other protections provided under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Large tech companies such as Uber ...