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Labor Department Pauses Contractor Rule Amid Legal Uncertainty
5/3/2025
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- The U.S. Department of Labor has paused enforcement of the 2024 employee vs. independent contractor rule due to ongoing litigation.
- Investigators will use prior guidelines, including a 2019 opinion letter for virtual marketplace platforms.
- This move seeks to clarify classification for businesses and workers amid legal uncertainties.
