With more and more people shifting to a work-from-home situation, the perks of becoming a remote worker are more alluring than ever. That being said, some people no longer want to offer their skills ...

The extended duration of the October 2025 shutdown, which will soon be the longest in history, adds a new level of uncertainty and pressure for federal contractors and subcontractors. Does the ...

A new U.S. Department of Labor rule announced Jan. 9 adopts a multistep “economic factors” test for companies to follow to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor ...

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Two Minnesota-based construction associations and a local contractor are suing the state of Minnesota over the state’s independent contractor law. The Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota ...

Civil rights advocacy groups and lawmakers characterized the administrative leave decision as a serious blow to U.S. civil rights enforcement. Deborah Vagins, national campaign director at Equal ...

When investing in real estate, particularly in villa projects, purchasers often rely on developers and contractors to deliver homes free from defects. However, issues may arise where defects remain ...

Contractors who sell to the federal government have certain rights to recoup costs inflicted by the federal shutdown, but will they dare to exercise them? “After the DOGE actions to eviscerate USAID ...

Independent contractors (ICs), or freelancers, encompass a wide range of workers throughout New York State, including gig workers in the entertainment industry (such as actors, dancers, and models), ...

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