On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it is reconsidering the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule (2024 Rule), which made it more difficult for businesses to classify independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This announcement signals the likelihood that the 2024 Rule will be rescinded under the new Trump Administration and may be replaced with a rule that applies a more business-friendly standard.
