“Employee” vs “Independent Contractor”

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The Department of Labor has continued its increased enforcement of employee classifications, with particular focus on the differences between the definitions of “employee” and “independent contractor.” As such, employers must know how to properly classify employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines in order to avoid misclassification actions against them.

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