Overview:
This session offers a clear, professional breakdown of the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule and how employers should respond, even amid shifting enforcement signals. We will walk through the six-factor test, explain what’s changed from the previous 2021 rule, and outline key action steps employers must take now. You’ll also gain guidance on how the DOL’s temporary return to 2008 enforcement standards may affect internal audits and future compliance risks.
Why you should Attend:
This webinar equips U.S. employers with a practical and current understanding of the 2024 Final Rule, the DOL's recent enforcement bulletin (May 2025), and what these changes mean for your business right now. You’ll leave with the tools to assess your contractor classifications under the six-factor framework, understand where federal and state standards may differ, and future-proof your workforce strategy - regardless of pending regulatory shifts.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- The 2024 Final Rule: What it says and how it's structured
- The Six-Factor "Economic Reality" Test explained
- Key differences from the 2021 rule and why they matter
- DOL's 2025 Enforcement Bulletin: Why older guidance is still being used in investigations
- What this dual enforcement landscape means for your business
- The FLSA vs IRS vs state law classification frameworks
- Best practices to assess and update current contractor arrangements
- Legal and financial risks of misclassification in 2025
- How to draft compliant contracts and onboarding processes
- Preparing for a potential audit or employee reclassification
Who Will Benefit:
- HR and Compliance Professionals navigating FLSA rules
- In-house Legal Counsel and Advisors
- Payroll and Tax Teams managing 1099 vs W-2 distinctions
- Operations or Executive Leaders managing gig, freelance, or contract-based workers
- U.S.-based companies working across multiple states with varied compliance standards