On the Up and Up Ep. 63 DOL Debrief: The Final Contractor Ruling Explained
POV: You’re totally overwhelmed by the DOL’s Final Ruling on independent contractors.
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of info on this game-changing update from the DOL, and lots of businesses are scrambling to find their footing in this new terrain. So we’re taking a few steps back to come at this whole convo from a different angle.
I'm hitting pause on the "next steps" chat to dive into the who, what, when, where, and why of the DOL's shiny new rules on independent contractor classification. Getting a grip on the origins and true intentions of these laws is key to understanding their impact on your biz.
Trust me, once you know WHY these rules are in place, compliance will feel like a total no-brainer.
LINKS MENTIONED:
I don’t get to say this a lot, but the DOL’s Compliance Guide is actually pretty user friendly and easy to read! Check it out here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/small-entity-compliance-guide
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